spend A1

/spɛnd/ pay out

pound B1

/ˈpæʊ̯nd/ a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs

depend A2

/dɪˈpɛnd/ be contingent upon (something that is elided)

expense B1

/ɪkˈspɛns/ a detriment or sacrifice

pension B2

/ˈpɛnʃən/ An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

span B2

/spæːn/ the complete duration of something

suspend B2

/səsˈpɛnd/ cause to be held in suspension in a fluid

ponder B2

/ˈpɑn.dəɹ/ To consider (something) carefully and thoroughly.

poise C1

/pɔɪz/ be motionless, in suspension

expenditure C1

/ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ The amount expended; expense; outlay.