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Money & Possessions — Lesson 5

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estate

ɪˈsteɪt

An estate is a large area of land, especially one owned by a person or family — they own a large estate in the countryside.

They own a large estate in the countryside.

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expense

ɪkˈspens

The money that you spend on something — the expense of living in London is very high.

The expense of living in London is very high.

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fee

fiː

A fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services — I had to pay a doctor's fee.

There's an entrance fee of $10.

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fine

faɪn

Money extracted as a penalty — purveyors of fine wines and gourmet food.

I felt terrible last night but I feel fine this morning .

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fund

fʌnd

A reserve of money set aside for some purpose — the company has a reserve fund for emergencies.

The company has a reserve fund for emergencies.

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gamble

ˈɡæmbəl

Money that is risked for possible monetary gain — don't gamble with your health.

He lost all his money when he gambled at the casino.

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gave

ɡeɪv

Cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense — she gave me a beautiful gift.

She gave me a beautiful gift.

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gift

ɡɪft

A gift is something that you give to someone, especially on a special occasion — I bought a gift for my mother's birthday.

She received a beautiful gift from her friend.

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got

ɡɑːt

Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract — my computer has got to be useful for something.

Back in high school, I got up at 6 a.m. every morning.

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grant

ɡrænt

Any monetary aid — the government will grant funding to the project.

The government will grant funding to the project.

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income

ˈɪnkʌm

The financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time — they live on a very low income.

My income has increased this year.

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inherit

ɪnˈherɪt

Obtain from someone after their death — children inherit genetic traits from their parents.

She inherited the house from her grandmother.

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