Summary of English Vocabulary: Business, Tourism, Economics

## Introduction This study material presents a focused bilingual English–Slovak vocabulary list with clear definitions, example usages and comparisons to help a Not attending student build practical word knowledge. Each entry includes the English headword, an English definition (short), and Slovak equivalents. Use the examples to practice speaking, writing, and recognition. ## How to use this material 1. Read each entry aloud to practice pronunciation. 2. Cover the Slovak translations and try to recall them from the English word. 3. Use the example sentences to make your own variations. 4. Review the Key Points at the end and test yourself. ## Vocabulary entries and explanations ### decline > to gradually become less, worse, or lower - Slovak: **klesať (počet ap.)**, **upadať**, **znižovať sa**, **slabnúť** - Example: Sales can decline after a strong season; monitor trends. ### decoy > something or someone used to trick or confuse people, especially something or someone that is not what they appear to be - Slovak: **návnada**, **lákadlo** - Note: Use in marketing: the *decoy effect* is when one option makes another option more attractive. - Example: A cheaper small size and an expensive large size may make the medium size look like the best deal (decoy effect). ### delighted > very pleased - Slovak: **byť potešený**, **mať veľkú radosť**, **byť nadšený** - Example: She was delighted with the surprise party. ### delightful > very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable - Slovak: **nádherný**, **rozkošný**, **príjemný** - Example: The garden is delightful in spring. ### deliver > to achieve or produce something that has been promised - Slovak: **dodržať (záväzok)**, **splniť čo (sľub)** - Example: The team must deliver results by the deadline. ### delivery > the act of providing a service or supplying something to a customer - Slovak: **dodanie**, **doručenie**, **dodávka** - Example: Delivery is scheduled for tomorrow. ### deluxe > very comfortable and of very high quality - Slovak: **luxusný** - Example: They booked a deluxe room for their anniversary. ### demand > to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused - Slovak: **dopyt** - Example: There is high demand for affordable housing. ### development > the process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced - Slovak: **vývoj**, **rozvoj** - Example: Software development follows iterative steps. ### devise > to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination - Slovak: **vymyslieť**, **navrhnúť**, **vynájsť** - Example: They devised a new strategy to increase engagement. ### discounter > a person or company that sells things at lower prices than others - Slovak: **diskontná predajňa**, **(veľko)obchod predávajúci s množstevnou zľavou** - Example: The discounter attracts budget-conscious shoppers. ### downside > a disadvantage of a situation - Slovak: **nevýhoda** - Example: The downside of working remotely can be isolation. ### dramatise > to make a situation seem more interesting, exciting, terrible, etc. - Slovak: **(z)dramatizovať** - Example: News stories sometimes dramatise minor events. ### draw on > to use information or your knowledge of something to help you do something - Slovak: **vychádzať**, **čerpať** - Example: The report draws on recent research. ### drive > a planned effort to achieve something - Slovak: **úsilie**, **kampaň** - Example: A safety drive encourages better habits. ### drop off > a fall in the amount, number, or quality of something - Slovak: **klesať**, **upadať** - Example: Visitor numbers often drop off after the peak season. ### drum sth up > to make an effort to get more business, support, etc. - Slovak: **snažiť sa získať**, **zhromažďovať (podporu ap.)** - Example: The group drummed up interest through social media. ### earnings > a company’s profits in a particular period - Slovak: **zárobok**, **príjem**, **mzda**, **zi