noun

comfort

This car is designed with plush seats for your comfort and air bags for your safety.

adjective

comfortable

I prefer this sweater because it's more comfortable.

adverb

comfortably

I'd suggest buying the larger table, which comfortably seats six.

verb

expand

The music store expanded its selection by offering more classical music on compact discs.

noun

expansion

The expansion of our sales territory into a new region will mean more stock will have to be ordered.

adjective

expanded

The expanded inventory is great, but it's hard to find room to store it.

verb

explore

Ms. Marce explored the bins of hardware, looking for the right size nails.

noun

exploration

The store designer's exploration of the art of different cultures gave the store an exotic look.

adjective

exploratory

The oil company's exploratory drill led to a new supply of petroleum.

adjective

mandatory

Ankle-high boots are mandatory with that skirt.

noun

mandate

One of the company mandates is to treat the customer with the greatest respect.

verb

mandate

The handbook mandates that all keys be turned in to the night shift supervisor by 9:00.

noun

merchandise

The store's buyer is aggressive about finding unique, high-quality merchandise.

verb

merchandise

The home superstore merchandises hardware and other goods for do-it-yourself home improvements.

noun

merchant

The Downtown Merchants Association is offering free gift wrapping this year.

noun

strictness

Ms. Judd was appalled by the strictness of the store's policy not to renew her gift certificate after it had expired.

adjective

strict

Our store has a strict policy of no returns.

adverb

strictly

The no-food-or-drinks rule is strictly enforced in the bookstore.