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Money & Possessions — Lesson 9

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abandoned

əˈbændənd

Forsake, leave behind — the old factory has been abandoned for years.

We discovered an abandoned house at the end of the road.

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abnegate

ˈæbnɪɡeɪt

Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure — the monk decided to abnegate all worldly pleasures.

The monk decided to abnegate all worldly pleasures.

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accumulated

əˈkjuːməleɪtɪd

Get or gather together — snow accumulated on the rooftops overnight.

Over the years, she accumulated a vast collection of vintage books.

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accumulates

əˈkjuːmjəleɪts

Get or gather together — dust accumulates in corners over time.

Dust accumulates in corners over time.

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acquired

əˈkwaɪrd

Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract — he acquired new language skills during his time abroad.

She acquired a taste for classical music after attending many concerts.

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acquires

əˈkwaɪərz

Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract — she acquires new languages very quickly.

She acquires new languages very quickly.

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acres

ˈeɪkərz

A unit of area measurement equal to 4,840 square yards or about 0 — the farm covers over 500 acres of wheat fields.

The farm covers over 500 acres of wheat fields.

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adopted

əˈdɑːptɪd

Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans — she was adopted at the age of three.

The adopted child has two loving parents.

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adopting

əˈdɑːptɪŋ

Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans — the school is adopting a modern curriculum.

They are adopting a child from the orphanage.

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adopts

əˈdɑːpts

Choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans — he adopts a more positive attitude.

She adopts a rescue dog from the shelter.

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allocate

ˈæləkeɪt

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose — we need to allocate more time for this project.

The government will allocate funds to education.

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allocated

ˈæləkeɪtɪd

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose — each team member was allocated a specific task.

The government has allocated funds for education.

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