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Shoppers = people who buy from retail stores.
For example: Why do some people enjoy clothes shopping?
Good question! I think some shoppers enjoy the experience of walking
around the different shops trying things on. Many people also go with
friends or family and make it into a social outing. They go for lunch, or
for coffee, or they go to the cinema after shopping.  
Passing = short. Something that will disappear quickly
For example:  I really hope responsible fashion isn’t a passing trend. I
hope that the top brands in the industry will take a more active role in
the near-future, as more people recognise the importance of being
environmentally-conscious.
Trendy = fashionable
For example: I believe that some people choose clothes only because
they are trendy, but I don’t think most people do that. I think most
people choose the clothes they like within the current trends.
Impulsive = an action carried out without thinking. Or a person who
doesn’t think before acting.
For example: Impulsive buying is a habit that I would like to stop!
Whenever I go to a shopping centre I always end up buying something. I
find it really hard to resist!
Consumerism = the behaviour or culture of buying things we don’t
necessarily need.
For example: I think consumerism is mostly negative, because it makes
us focus on things that aren’t important. Many people put more time and
effort into obtaining material possessions than they do into improving
themselves as human beings.

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Purchase = in the noun form, this means something that has been
bought. In the verb form, it means ‘buy’. 
For example: The most memorable thing I’ve ever purchased is my car.
It gives me independence and freedom so I can go wherever I want. It
allows me to study and work and it allows me to visit my friends and
family. Having it has completely changed my life for the better.
For example (verb): I had to borrow money to purchase my first car.

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