Marketing Strategies And Techniques

11 words in this vocabulary list

noun the act of acquiring or gaining possession of something

  • The company announced the acquisition of a new technology firm.
  • Did you hear about the company buying that new tech company?
  • The company scored a sweet deal by picking up that new tech firm.
  • The acquisition of knowledge is a lifelong journey.

adjective having a strong desire to own or acquire things

  • The company's acquisitive nature led to the purchase of several smaller businesses.
  • She's always been so acquisitive, constantly buying new things.
  • That guy is super acquisitive, always trying to get his hands on the latest gadgets.
  • His acquisitive personality extended beyond material possessions, always wanting more out of life.

noun A direct and quick route or path towards a specific destination

  • The bee made a beeline for the flower to collect nectar.
  • I saw Sarah make a beeline for the buffet at the party.
  • Let's make a beeline for the front row at the concert.
  • After hearing the news, she made a beeline for the nearest exit.

noun a person who imitates or copies the behavior, speech, or appearance of another

  • The company filed a lawsuit against the competitor for being a copycat and infringing on their intellectual property.
  • Stop being a copycat and come up with your own ideas!
  • She's such a copycat, always copying my style.
  • His work is just a copycat of the original, lacking any originality or creativity.

noun a sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead or is to come

  • The small sample of the dish provided a delightful foretaste of what was to come.
  • Trying out the demo version of the game gave me a foretaste of its full potential.
  • The trailer for the movie gave us a foretaste of the action-packed scenes to expect.
  • The early success of the project was a foretaste of the great things to come.

adjective exaggerated or emphasized to an excessive degree

  • The significance of climate change cannot be overstated in today's world.
  • You can't exaggerate how important it is to recycle these days.
  • People are always blowing the importance of eating organic out of proportion.
  • The impact of her words was so powerful, it cannot be overstated.

noun a piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole and blocking it up

verb to fill or close up a hole or opening

  • Please remember to plug in the power cord before using the device.
  • Don't forget to plug in your phone before it dies.
  • I need to find a way to plug this leak before it gets worse.
  • She knew how to plug into the energy of the crowd and give a great performance.

noun a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing

  • It is important to avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes in our society.
  • Don't judge someone based on a stereotype; get to know them first.
  • Stereotypes are just lazy shortcuts people use to judge others.
  • Breaking free from stereotypes is like breaking out of a cage.

verb to encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in someone or something

  • The new government policy aims to stimulate economic growth through various incentives.
  • Drinking coffee in the morning can really stimulate your brain and help you wake up.
  • Listening to upbeat music can really stimulate your vibe and get you in a good mood.
  • Reading a good book can stimulate your imagination and take you to different worlds.

noun a light and playful touch or stroke that causes someone to laugh or squirm

verb to touch or stroke lightly in a way that causes laughter or twitching movements

  • The child couldn't stop giggling as his mother gently tickled his feet.
  • I dare you to tickle Sarah when she least expects it!
  • Let's tickle the ivories and play some tunes on the piano.
  • The idea of skydiving tickles my adventurous spirit.

noun a rhetorical device in which one part of speech is substituted for another, such as using a noun as a verb

  • The use of anthimeria in literature can create a unique and impactful effect on the reader.
  • I love how authors use anthimeria to play with language and create new meanings.
  • Using anthimeria in your writing can really spice things up and make it more interesting.
  • Just like a chameleon changes its colors, anthimeria allows words to take on different forms and meanings.