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Money & Possessions — Lesson 7

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option

ˈɑːpʃən

A choice or possibility that you can select from among several alternatives — working from home is a popular option.

You have several options to choose from.

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owe

oʊ

Be obliged to pay or repay — you owe me a favor.

I owe him twenty dollars.

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pay

peɪ

Give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt — I need to pay the rent.

I need to pay the rent.

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pearl

pɜrl

A pearl is a small, round, shiny object that forms inside the shell of an — the pearl necklace cost a fortune.

She wore a beautiful string of pearls.

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profit

ˈprɑːfɪt

Money that is earned in a business or through an investment, especially the — he sold his house at a profit.

The company made a profit of two million dollars last year.

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receive

rɪˈsiːv

Get something; come into possession of — I received your email yesterday.

I received your email yesterday.

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rent

rɛnt

A regular payment made to a landlord for the use of property, especially a — I pay rent every month.

I pay rent every month.

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resource

rɪˈzɔːrs

Something such as money, knowledge, or skills that can be used to help achieve — the school has resources to help students with learning difficulties.

The school has resources to help students with learning difficulties.

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revenue

ˈrevənjuː

The entire amount of income before any deductions are made — we need to find new sources of revenue.

Government revenue comes mainly from taxes.

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rob

rɑb

Take something away by force or without the consent of the owner — they robbed the bank yesterday.

They robbed the bank yesterday.

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salary

ˈsæləri

Money that someone receives regularly for work, usually calculated on a monthly — my salary is paid on the last day of each month.

My salary is paid on the last day of each month.

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secure

səˈkjʊr

Get by special effort — feel secure knowing your data is backed up.

The house is secure with new locks installed.

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