▸ Specimen Drawer

Money & Possessions — Lesson 3

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principal

ˈprɪnsəpəl

The original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated — our principal concern is student safety.

The principal reason for the meeting is to discuss the budget.

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recover

rɪˈkʌvɚ

Get or find back; recover the use of — it took him months to recover from the accident.

She spent two weeks in hospital before she fully recovered.

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granted

ˈɡræntɪd

Let have — I take nothing for granted in this competition.

Granted, the weather is bad, but we can still go out.

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acquire

əˈkwaɪr

Come into the possession of something concrete or abstract — children acquire language naturally through exposure.

She acquired a taste for spicy food during her travels.

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audit

ˈɑːdɪt

An inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA — the audit report was published last week.

The company conducts an annual audit of its accounts.

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belong

bɪˈlɔŋ

Be owned by; be in the possession of — where does this bag belong?

This book belongs on the shelf.

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benefit

ˈbenəfɪt

Financial assistance in time of need — the new policy will be of great benefit to students.

The new policy will be of great benefit to students.

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borrow

ˈbɔːroʊ

Get temporarily — can I borrow your pen?

Can I borrow your pen?

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bought

bɔt

Obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction — I bought a new car last week.

I bought a new car last week.

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budget

ˈbʌdʒɪt

A sum of money allocated for a particular purpose — how do you budget your grocery expenses?

We need to stay within our budget this month.

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capital

ˈkæp.ə.t̬əl

Assets available for use in the production of further assets — australia's capital city is Canberra.

Australia's capital city is Canberra.

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cash

kæʃ

Money in the form of notes and coins, rather than checks or credit cards — can you pay in cash?

I don't have any cash on me.

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