▸ Specimen Drawer

Money & Possessions — Lesson 8

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ʃer

Assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group — let me share my food with you.

Let me share my food with you.

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slice

slaɪs

A share of something — add a slice of lemon to your tea.

Could I have a slice of bread, please?

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spoil

spɔɪl

(usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war) — don't spoil the ending of the movie for me!

The rain spoiled our outdoor wedding.

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stake

steɪk

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something — a stake was hammered into the earth as a warning sign.

The farmer drove stakes into the ground to mark the boundary.

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səbˈskraɪb

Offer to buy, as of stocks and shares — she does not subscribe to that theory.

I subscribe to three different magazines.

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subsidy

ˈsʌbsɪdi

A grant paid by a government to an enterprise that benefits the public — the company received a subsidy to develop new technology.

The government provides subsidies to farmers.

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tax

tæks

A compulsory financial contribution imposed by a government on individuals and — sales tax is added to the price of most items.

The government increased the tax on cigarettes.

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trust

trʌst

A firm belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, and effective — I trust my best friend completely.

I trust my best friend completely.

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valuable

ˈvæljuəbəl

Something of value — this painting is very valuable.

This painting is very valuable.

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wage

weɪdʒ

Something that remunerates — she works hard but earns a low wage.

She works hard but earns a low wage.

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accumulate

əˈkjuːmjəleɪt

Get or gather together — dust accumulated on the shelves during the summer.

Dust accumulated on the shelves during the summer.

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impart

ɪmˈpɑːrt

Transmit (knowledge or skills) — the professor aimed to impart wisdom to her students.

The professor aimed to impart wisdom to her students.

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