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money
A1
/ˈmʌn.i/
The coins and banknotes used to buy and sell things.
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pay
A1
/ˈpeɪ/
To give money in exchange for goods, services, or work.
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deal
A2
/ˈdiːl/
An agreement, especially one to buy or sell something.
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buy
A1
/baɪ/
To get something by paying money for it.
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poor
A1
/pʊɚ/
Having little money or few possessions.
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sell
A1
/sɛl/
to give something to someone in exchange for money
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charge
B1
/t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/
The amount of money asked for goods or services.
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rich
A1
/rɪtʃ/
Having a lot of money or valuable possessions.
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afford
B1
/əˈfoɹd/
To have enough money to pay for something.
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expensive
A1
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing a lot of money.
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cheap
A2
/tʃiːp/
Costing little money; not expensive.
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fortune
A2
/ˈfoɹt͡ʃun/
A very large amount of money.
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value
A2
/ˈvæl.ju/
How much something is worth in money.
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treasure
A2
/ˈtɹɛʒɚ/
A large amount of money, gold, or jewels, especially when hidden or saved up.
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tip
A2
/ˈtɪp/
A small amount of extra money given to thank someone for a service, such as a waiter.
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robbery
A2
/ˈɹɑbəɹi/
The crime of stealing money or property, especially by using force or threats.
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dollar
A1
/ˈdɑ.lɚ/
The unit of money used in the United States, Canada, Australia and many other countries, written $.
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wallet
A2
/ˈwɑl.ət/
A small flat case, often made of leather, for carrying money and cards in your pocket.
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purse
B1
/pɜɹs/
A small bag for carrying money.
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bail
C1
/beɪl/
Money paid so that an arrested person can be released until their trial, promising they will return to court.
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coin
A2
/ˈkoɪ̯n/
A piece of money made of metal, usually round and flat.
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fee
A2
/fiː/
An amount of money you pay for a service, privilege, or membership.
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bargain
A2
/ˈbɑːɹɡən/
Something bought for less than its usual price; a good deal.
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sum
B2
/ˈsʌm/
An amount of money.
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bonus
A2
/ˈboʊ.nəs/
An extra amount of money given to someone in addition to their normal pay.
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ransom
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/ˈɹæn.səm/
Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.
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cent
A2
/sɛnt/
A unit of money worth one hundredth of a dollar, euro, or similar currency.
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discount¹
B1
/ˈdɪskaʊnt/
An amount taken off the usual price of something.
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discount²
B1
/dɪˈskaʊnt/
To sell something at a lower price than usual.
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inheritance
C1
/ɪnˈhɛɹɪtəns/
Money or property received from someone who has died.
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funding
B2
/ˈfʌndɪŋ/
Money provided for a particular purpose or project.
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toll
B2
/təʊl/
A fee you pay to use a road, bridge, or tunnel.
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donation
B2
/doʊˈneɪʃən/
Something, especially money, given to a charity or good cause.
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estimate¹
B1
/ˈɛs.tɪ.mət/
A rough guess about the size, value, or cost of something.
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estimate²
B1
/ˈɛs.tɪˌmeɪt/
To make a rough guess about the size, value, or amount of something.
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compensation
B2
/ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/
Money given to someone for loss, injury, or harm they have suffered.
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contribution
B1
/ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/
Something you give, such as money, to help a shared cause.
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mina
C2
/ˈmaɪnə/
an ancient Greek and Middle Eastern unit of money, commonly reckoned as one sixtieth of a talent
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collateral
B2
/kəˈlætərəl/
property or another valuable asset pledged as security for repayment of a loan
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dowry
B2
/ˈdaʊri/
Money or property that a bride brings to her husband when they marry.
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revolver
C2
/ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/
Synonym of revolving line of credit, a form of credit permitting the holder to repeatedly borrow money.
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euro
A2
/ˈjʊɹoʊ/
The unit of money used by most countries in the European Union. Symbol: €
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handbag
A2
/ˈhændˌbæg/
A small bag, often carried by women, for keys, money, and other personal things.
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extortion
C1
/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/
The crime of getting money or property from someone by using threats or force.
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hardship
B1
/ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/
A situation that is difficult to live through, especially because of money or harsh conditions.
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lira
C1
/ˈlɪr.ə/
the former basic unit of currency of Italy and Malta
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proceeds
C1
/ˈpɹoʊsidz/
The money received from an event, sale, or activity.
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bribery
C1
/ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/
The crime of giving or taking money or gifts to influence someone dishonestly.
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winnings
B1
/ˈwɪnɪŋz/
money, prizes, or other gains won, especially through gambling or a competition
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pence
A2
/pɛns/
The plural of penny; a unit of British money worth one hundredth of a pound.
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dole
C2
/doʊl/
chiefly British and informal: money paid by the government to people who are unemployed
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alms
C1
/ɑmz/
money, food, clothing, or other aid given to poor people as an act of charity
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treasurer
B1
/ˈtrɛʒ.ɚ.ɚ/
an officer responsible for receiving, safeguarding, recording, and paying out an organization's money
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turnover
C1
/ˈtɝnoʊvɚ/
The total amount of money a business takes in sales over a period.
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embezzlement
C2
/ɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/
the fraudulent theft or misappropriation of money or property entrusted to one's care
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swag
C2
/swæɡ/
informal: money or goods obtained by theft or other illegal activity
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dowager
C1
/ˈdaʊədʒɚ/
a widow who holds property, income, or a title derived from her late husband
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pawnshop
B2
/ˈpɔnʃɑp/
A shop where you can borrow money by leaving a valuable item as security.
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fundraising
C1
/ˈfʌndˌɹeɪzɪŋ/
The activity of collecting money for a cause, often a charity.
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bracket
B2
/ˈbɹækɪt/
One of a set of ranges into which things are grouped, such as for tax or age.
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franc
B2
/fræŋk/
a unit of currency used in Switzerland and several other countries, and formerly used in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg
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trafficker
C2
/ˈtræfɪkɝ/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
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extravagance
C1
/ɪkˈstɹævəɡən(t)s/
The spending of much more money than is necessary or wise.
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windfall
C1
/ˈwɪndˌfɔl/
an unexpected gain, advantage, or piece of good fortune, especially a sum of money
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austerity
C2
/ɔˈstɛɹɪti/
A government policy of cutting public spending and raising taxes to reduce debt.
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fete
C2
/feɪt/
An outdoor public celebration or party, often held to raise money for charity.
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modus
C2
/ˈmoʊ.dəs/
a customary payment or other composition made instead of a tithe in kind; historical English law
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excise
C1
/əkˈsaɪz/
a tax on goods produced, sold, or used within a country
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breadwinner
C2
/ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/
The person whose earnings are the main source of income for a household.
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materialism
C2
/məˈtɪɹiəlɪzəm/
A strong focus on owning things and having money rather than on spiritual or moral values.
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usury
C2
/ˈjuːʒəɹi/
the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
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opulence
C2
/ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/
Great wealth shown through luxurious and lavish living.
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tonnage
C1
/ˈtʌnɪd͡ʒ/
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US
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banknote
B1
/ˈbæŋk.noʊt/
a piece of paper or polymer currency issued in a fixed denomination by a bank or other authorized monetary authority
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volatility
C2
/ˌvɑː.ləˈtɪl.ə.t̬i/
the tendency of a price, market, or other quantity to change sharply and unpredictably
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shekel
C2
/ˈʃɛkəl/
the basic unit of money in Israel
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piecework
C2
/ˈpiːsˌwɝːk/
work for which payment is based on the number of items or units produced rather than the time spent
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remittance
C2
/ɹɪˈmɪtəns/
A sum of money sent to someone, especially as payment.
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threepence
C2
/ˈθɹʌpəns/
The amount of money equal to that of three pence (old or new).
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largesse
C2
/lɑɹˈ(d)ʒɛs/
A specific gift of money, etc., given in this way, specifically (historical) at harvest time; a donation, a gratuity.
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drachma
C2
/ˈdræk.mə/
the standard unit of currency used in modern Greece before the euro was introduced
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coffer
C2
/ˈkɔfɚ/
a strong box or chest for storing money or valuables
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mark-up
C1
The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit.
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lucre
C2
/ˈlukɚ/
money or profit, especially when regarded as sordid, corrupting, or dishonestly gained
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livre
C2
/ˈliːvɹə/
A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous.
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specie
C2
/ˈspiːʃi/
money in the form of coins, especially gold or silver coins with intrinsic value rather than paper currency
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cybercrime
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Crime that is committed using computers and the Internet, such as stealing data or money.
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glebe
C2
/ɡliːb/
land belonging to a parish church or ecclesiastical benefice and providing income for its clergy
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moneybag
C2
/ˈmʌniˌbæɡ/
a bag or pouch used to hold or carry money
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gabelle
C2
/ɡəˈbɛl/
historical: a tax, especially the compulsory salt tax imposed in pre-Revolutionary France
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tenpence
C2
/ˈtɛnpəns/
the sum or value of ten pence, especially in historical British currency
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eightpence
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/ˈeɪt.pəns/
the monetary sum of eight pence, especially in historical British currency
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munificence
C2
/mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/
Great generosity, especially in giving money or gifts.
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emolument
C2
/əˈmɑljəmənt/
Payment or financial benefit received from a job or official position.
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benefice
C2
/ˈbɛn.ə.fɪs/
an endowed church office or living that provides income to its holder
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spondulicks
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/spɑːnˈduːlɪks/
dated slang: money or available funds
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