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Word List
earn [‰;÷n] v.
to get something in return for doing work
The man earns a lot of money.
income [ínk<m] n.
money that is earned from doing work
I keep some of my income in my wallet.
chore [t∫∞;÷] n.
work regularly done in or around the house
The girl’s chore is to mop the floor.
budget [b=d,it] n.
a plan of how much money you will earn and spend
I have written down my budget for this month.
spend [spend] v. (spend - spent - spent)
to give money as payment for something
She spent all her money buying things today.
borrow [b≤(;)rou] v.
to receive something from someone with the intention of giving it back
I borrowed some money from my friend.
interest [íntÂrist] n.
money earned for savings, or money paid for borrowing money
The bank pays me 6% interest on my savings.
save [seiv] v.
to keep something for use in the future
You can save money by not buying things.
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