B1 Unit 21: Business & economy 1
18 B1 words: service, deal, development, account, industry, economic… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| service/ˈsɝvəs/ n/v | servicehelp given to customers | The restaurant service was slow, so we waited.The restaurant service was slow, so we waited. | |
| deal/dil/ v | to dealto take action about something or someone | Leo will deal with the customers this morning.Leo will deal with the customers this morning. | |
| development/dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n | developmentthe process of growing or improving something | The development of the new park took two years.The development of the new park took two years. | |
| account/əˈkaʊnt/ v | to accountto form a part or percentage of something | Cars account for most of the city’s traffic.Cars account for most of the city’s traffic. | |
| industry/ˈɪndəstri/ n | industrythe making of goods in factories | The car industry gives jobs to many people here.The car industry gives jobs to many people here. | |
| economic/ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adj | economicabout money, trade and industry | The country has a strong economic plan.The country has a strong economic plan. | |
| financial/fəˈnænʃəl/ adj | financialconnected with money and banks | Anna asked the bank for financial advice.Anna asked the bank for financial advice. | |
| growth/ɡroʊθ/ n | growthan increase in size or amount | The company has seen strong growth this year.The company has seen strong growth this year. | |
| construction/kənˈstrʌkʃən/ n | constructionthe work of building something big | The construction of the new bridge started in May.The construction of the new bridge started in May. | |
| commercial/kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj | commercialconnected with buying and selling | The film was a commercial success.The film was a commercial success. | |
| agreement/əˈɡrimənt/ n | agreementa decision that people have made together | The two companies reached an agreement on the price.The two companies reached an agreement on the price. | |
| economy/ɪˈkɑnəmi/ n | economythe system of money, trade and industry | The economy of our country is growing.The economy of our country is growing. | |
| demand/dɪˈmænd/ n/v | demandthe need or wish of people to buy | There is a high demand for fresh bread.There is a high demand for fresh bread. | |
| supply/səˈplaɪ/ n | supplyan amount of something available for use | The shop ran out of supply after the sale.The shop ran out of supply after the sale. | |
| firm/fɝm/ n/adj | firma business or company | Maria works for a small law firm.Maria works for a small law firm. | |
| ad/æd/ n | ada short notice to sell a product | Sam saw an ad for a new bike.Sam saw an ad for a new bike. | |
| industrial/ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/ adj | industrialconnected with factories and making goods | The town has a large industrial area with factories.The town has a large industrial area with factories. | |
| steel/stil/ n | steela strong metal made from iron | The bridge is made of steel.The bridge is made of steel. |