Unit 3: Vocabulary

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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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