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Money & Possessions — Lesson 12

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armored

ˈɑːrmərd

Equip with armor — the knights wore armored suits during battle.

The armored vehicle moved through the streets.

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articulate

ɑːrˈtɪkjələt

Provide with a joint — he wasn't very articulate about his feelings.

She's an articulate spokesperson for the cause.

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articulated

ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪtɪd

Provide with a joint — the articulated bus has two sections connected by a joint.

The articulated bus has two sections connected by a joint.

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articulating

ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪtɪŋ

Provide with a joint — she was careful to articulate each syllable in her presentation.

She was careful to articulate each syllable in her presentation.

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assets

ˈæsets

Anything of material value or usefulness that is owned by a person or company — the company has total assets of $5 million.

The company has total assets of $5 million.

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atonement

əˈtoʊnmənt

Compensation for a wrong — he sought atonement for the harm he had caused.

He sought atonement for the harm he had caused.

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auctioned

ˈɔːkʃənd

Sell at an auction — the painting was auctioned at Christie's last year.

The house was auctioned off for twice its market value.

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audits

ˈɑːdɪts

An inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA — tax audits can be conducted without prior notice.

The company conducts annual audits of all its departments.

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awarded

əˈwɔrdɪd

Give, especially as an honor or reward — students who excel are awarded certificates.

She was awarded first prize for her beautiful painting.

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bail

beɪl

Money paid to a court as security for a person's temporary release from — he was granted bail and could leave the jail.

He was granted bail and could leave the jail.

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bails

beɪlz

In cricket, the two small pieces of wood placed on top of the stumps — the bowler hit the stumps and both bails flew off.

The bowler hit the stumps and both bails flew off.

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banknote

ˈbæŋknoʊt

A piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) — I found a twenty-pound banknote in my coat pocket.

I found a twenty-pound banknote in my coat pocket.

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