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Money & Possessions — Lesson 13

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banknotes

ˈbæŋknoʊts

A piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) — counterfeit banknotes are illegal.

He paid for the coffee with banknotes.

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bankroll

ˈbæŋkroʊl

A roll of currency notes (often taken as the resources of a person or business etc.) — a wealthy businessman bankrolled the entire political campaign.

A wealthy businessman bankrolled the entire political campaign.

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bankrolled

ˈbæŋkroʊld

Provide with sufficient funds; finance — the tech startup was bankrolled by a wealthy investor.

The tech startup was bankrolled by a wealthy investor.

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bankrupted

ˈbæŋkɹʌptɪd

Reduce to bankruptcy — the lawsuit nearly bankrupted the family.

The economic crisis bankrupted many small businesses.

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bargained

ˈbɑːr.ɡɪnd

Negotiate the terms of an exchange — the tourists bargained at the market.

We bargained with the street vendor for a lower price.

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bartered

ˈbɑrtərd

Exchange goods without involving money — the farmers bartered wheat for farming tools.

She bartered her old books for fresh produce at the market.

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bartering

ˈbɑrtərɪŋ

Exchange goods without involving money — she prefers bartering to using cash.

Bartering is common in rural markets.

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bedded

ˈbɛdɪd

Furnish with a bed — the tiles were bedded in cement.

The bedded limestone was millions of years old.

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belonged

bɪˈlɔːŋd

Be owned by; be in the possession of — this book belonged to my father.

This book belonged to my father.

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belongings

bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz

Something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone — she packed all her belongings into a suitcase.

She packed all her belongings into a suitcase.

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belongs

bɪˈlɔŋz

Be owned by; be in the possession of — this book belongs to Maria.

This book belongs to Maria.

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benefaction

ˌbɛnəˈfækʃən

A contribution of money or assistance — we are grateful for your generous benefaction to our cause.

Her substantial benefaction enabled the university to build a new library.

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