Unit 3: Vocabulary

Please study the 9 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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ambiance
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The character and atmosphere of a place.
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The soft lighting and romantic music really adds to the ambiance of this restaurant.
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appeal to
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To be attractive or interesting.
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The idea of working in a hotel doesn't appeal to everyone.
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cater for
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To provide food and drinks for an event.
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We had to cater for six hundred people at the wedding. It was a lot of work!
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cramped
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Lacking in space, uncomfortably small.
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My room was so cramped that I fell over my suitcase every time I got out of bed!
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forerunner
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A person or thing that precedes the development of something else.
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The historical forerunners of modern day hotels were called Inns.
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lifestyle category
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A classification or typing of hotels, according to their target audience and the kind of service they provide to cater to their guests.
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The Ritz Hotel is, without doubt, a leader in the luxury lifestyle category.
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personalize
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To make for particular individual requirements, or to add a detail that identifies an individual.
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The fitness center will personalize a diet and a workout program for you, if you ask.
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portfolio
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A range of investments or properties held by a person or organization.
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Our hotel group has added three new hotels to its portfolio this year.
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signature features
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Things associated with a particular brand, style or category.
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One of the signature features of the Radisson hotels is their comfortable bedding.
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