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Money & Possessions — Lesson 4

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coin

kɔɪn

A small, round piece of metal used as money, typically issued by a government — he paid with a coin.

I found an old coin on the street.

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compile

kəmˈpaɪl

Get or gather together — I'm compiling a list of contacts for the project.

I'm compiling a list of contacts for the project.

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contribute

kənˈtrɪbjuːt

Bestow a quality on — everyone can contribute to protecting the environment.

Everyone can contribute to protecting the environment.

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cost

kɔst

The total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor — the cost of the ticket is $20.

The cost of the ticket is $20.

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currency

ˈkʌrənsi

The metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used — the currency of this country is the euro.

The currency of this country is the euro.

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diamond

ˈdaɪəmənd

A very hard, clear gemstone that is usually colorless and is used in jewelry and industry — the diamond sparkled in the sunlight.

She received a diamond ring for her birthday.

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dispose

dɪˈspoʊz

Give, sell, or transfer to another — we must dispose of hazardous waste properly.

Please dispose of your litter in the bin provided.

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distribute

dɪˈstrɪbjuːt

Administer or bestow, as in small portions — the teacher distributes the exam papers to the students.

The teacher distributes the exam papers to the students.

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donate

doʊˈneɪt

Give to a charity or good cause — many people donate clothes to charity shops.

She decided to donate blood at the local hospital.

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draft

dræft

A document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another — I wrote a first draft of my essay.

I wrote a first draft of my essay.

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earn

ɜːrn

Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages — I earn $10 an hour at my part-time job.

I earn $10 an hour at my part-time job.

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equip

ɪˈkwɪp

Provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose — we need to equip our soldiers with better weapons.

The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances.

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