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Money & Possessions — Lesson 11

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əˈmaʊnts

A quantity of money — different amounts were recorded in the report.

Large amounts of money were raised for charity.

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əˈnɛkst

Take (territory) as if by conquest — the empire annexed the neighboring kingdom.

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom.

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əˈnuːɪtiz

Income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments — many employees receive annuities as part of their pension plans.

She invested in an annuity to ensure steady income during retirement.

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əˈnuːɪti

Income from capital investment paid in a series of regular payments — the annuity pays out $500 per month.

She invested in an annuity to secure her retirement income.

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ˈænti

(poker) the initial contribution that each player makes to the pot — the ante is two dollars per hand.

The ante is two dollars per hand.

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əˈpɔːrʃən

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose — it's difficult to apportion blame for the accident.

The committee will apportion the budget among the different departments.

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əˈpɔːrʃənd

Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose — the budget was apportioned among the different departments.

The budget was apportioned among the different departments.

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əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən

Money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose — cultural appropriation has become a controversial topic.

The congress approved the budget appropriation for education.

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