Marketing Strategies Vocabulary

noun the act of making something active or operational

verb to make something active or operational

• Please activate your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your email.
• Hey, don't forget to activate your new phone after inserting the SIM card.
• Dude, you gotta activate the cheat codes to unlock all the levels in the game.
• She was able to activate her inner strength and push through the difficult situation.

verb to mix or combine different elements together thoroughly

adjective having been mixed or combined together

• The artist used a blended technique to create a seamless transition between colors.
• I love smoothies that are blended with fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Let's go grab some blended drinks at the new juice bar in town.
• The team's diverse skills and backgrounds blended together perfectly to achieve success.

noun an act of closing and opening one or both eyes quickly

adjective describing something that happens quickly or briefly

• The blinking lights on the control panel indicated a malfunction in the system.
• She kept blinking her eyes rapidly to stay awake during the boring lecture.
• Stop blinking at me like that, it's annoying.
• His constant blinking at the girl across the room was a subtle way of flirting.

adjective having the qualities or characteristics of a child, such as innocence, playfulness, or naivete

• The artist's paintings often evoke a sense of childlike wonder and innocence.
• She has a childlike enthusiasm for all things Disney.
• He's got such a childlike vibe, always goofing around and making jokes.
• The melody had a childlike simplicity that was both charming and haunting.

noun an act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities

verb to select as an act of making a decision

adjective of very good quality; excellent

• The decision to pursue higher education is a significant choice that requires careful consideration.
• Hey, what's your choice for dinner tonight? I'm thinking of ordering pizza.
• I made the choice to skip class and hang out with my friends instead.
• Life is a series of choices, each one leading us down a different path.

noun a meeting or communication between people or groups

verb to communicate or get in touch with someone

adjective used to describe something that is in close proximity or touching something else

• Please ensure you have the correct contact information before reaching out.
• Make sure you have the right contact details before you get in touch.
• Hit me up if you need to get in contact with me.
• In times of need, faith can be a comforting contact for many.

noun A contrast is a striking difference between two things.

preposition With is used to indicate the object of comparison in this context.

• The data from last quarter's sales contrast with the projections we had made.
• His outgoing personality contrasts with her shy demeanor.
• Their new album really contrasts with their old stuff.
• The vibrant colors of the painting contrast with the dullness of the room.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The proposal to launch a manned mission to Mars is considered a crazy idea by many experts.
• Tom came up with a crazy idea to start a business selling customized socks.
• I had this totally crazy idea to dye my hair bright pink, but I chickened out.
• Thinking you can finish all your work in one day is just a crazy idea.

verb to improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something

• The new software update has enhanced the performance of our system.
• Adding some extra spices really enhanced the flavor of the dish.
• That new workout routine has totally enhanced my gains at the gym.
• Her smile enhanced the beauty of the entire room.

noun friendly or helpful feelings towards others

• The company's reputation for goodwill towards its employees is well-known.
• I appreciate your goodwill in helping me with this project.
• Thanks for the goodwill, dude. You're a real pal.
• The goodwill between the two nations paved the way for successful negotiations.

noun a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline

verb to tell a joke or make a joke; to say something amusing or witty

• He told a witty joke during his speech, which lightened the mood in the room.
• I heard a funny joke at the party last night that had everyone laughing.
• That joke was so savage, I couldn't stop laughing!
• Her excuse for being late was a joke, as it was obvious she just overslept.

noun a gathering of students or team members to generate enthusiasm and support for a sports team or other group

• The school organized a pep rally to boost school spirit before the big game.
• We're all going to the pep rally later to get hyped for the game.
• The pep rally was lit, everyone was so pumped up!
• Attending the pep rally felt like a shot of adrenaline, energizing everyone for the upcoming event.

noun a small flow of liquid

verb to flow or fall by drops or in a small stream

• The water began to trickle out of the faucet slowly.
• I noticed a small trickle of water coming from the hose.
• I can't believe how long it took for the news to trickle in.
• The donations started to trickle in after the charity event was publicized.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun, such as sweet, red, or technical

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb or a word group, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

article a word that is used with a noun to indicate the type of reference being made by the noun

• It is not advisable to treat someone mean in order to keep them keen in a professional setting.
• You shouldn't act mean towards someone just to make them more interested in you.
• Playing hard to get by being mean doesn't always work to keep someone interested.
• The old saying 'treat them mean, keep them keen' may not always lead to a successful relationship.

noun Purpose is a noun that refers to the reason or intention behind an action

adverb Accidentally modifies the verb on purpose, indicating that the action was done unintentionally

preposition On is a preposition that shows the relationship between accidentally and purpose, indicating the manner in which the action was done

• She claimed that she dropped the vase accidentally on purpose, but no one believed her.
• He always seems to bump into his crush accidentally on purpose.
• I think she spilled her drink accidentally on purpose to get his attention.
• The politician seemed to insult his opponent accidentally on purpose during the debate.

noun a video podcast, typically consisting of a series of episodes that can be downloaded or streamed online

• The educational institution decided to create a vodcast series to supplement their online courses.
• I love watching vodcasts on my favorite topics during my free time.
• Let's binge-watch some vodcasts tonight!
• Her vodcast on mental health really resonated with me and helped me understand my own struggles better.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb an action word that expresses a state of being or an occurrence

• The balloon suddenly went pop when it touched the sharp edge.
• I heard the bubble wrap go pop when I stepped on it.
• The tire went pop on the highway, so we had to pull over.
• His dreams of becoming a famous singer went pop after his terrible audition.

noun a person who assists in the planning and organization of weddings

• The couple hired a professional wedding planner to help them organize their special day.
• My friend's sister works as a wedding planner and she loves helping couples bring their dream weddings to life.
• I heard that being a wedding planner is all about creating magic for the bride and groom.
• In a way, a good project manager is like a wedding planner, coordinating different aspects to ensure a successful outcome.

noun A person who devises and implements a new or highly imaginative concept or technology, typically in the field of engineering or design.

• The imagineer was responsible for designing the new theme park attractions.
• My friend is an imagineer and gets to create cool stuff for a living.
• I wish I could be an imagineer and come up with awesome ideas all day.
• As an imagineer of my own life, I strive to create the reality I desire.