Session 6 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Greedy
Meaning: Wanting more of something, especially food, money, or power, than is needed or fair.
Example: The greedy businessman refused to share his profits with his employees.
Poor
Meaning: Lacking money or basic necessities; low in quality or condition.
Example: Many poor families struggle to afford proper healthcare and education.
Poverty
Meaning: The state of being extremely poor, lacking basic necessities like food, shelter, and clothing.
Example: The government launched new programs to reduce poverty in rural areas.
Rural
Meaning: Related to the countryside rather than the city.
Example: Many people prefer the peaceful life in rural areas over the busy city life.
Stingy
Meaning: Unwilling to spend money or share resources; miserly.
Example: He is so stingy that he never leaves a tip at restaurants.
Broke
Meaning: Having no money or being financially poor.
Example: After spending all his savings on a new car, he was completely broke.
Get rich
Meaning: To become wealthy or financially successful.
Example: He started his own business, hoping to get rich quickly.
Fortune
Meaning: A large amount of money or valuable possessions; luck.
Example: She inherited a great fortune from her grandparents.
Budget
Meaning: A plan for how money will be spent or managed.
Example: We need to stick to our budget if we want to save for a vacation.
Beggers
Meaning: People who ask others for money or food because they are very poor.
Example: The city streets were filled with beggars asking for spare change.
Charity
- Charity (Act of Giving)
Example: She believes in charity and regularly donates clothes to the homeless.
- Charity (Organization)
Example: The charity provides free meals to poor families in the community.
Greed
Meaning: An intense desire to have more of something, especially money, power, or food, often at the expense of others.
Examples:
1. (Desire for Money) – His greed for wealth led him to make unethical business decisions.
2. (Desire for Power) – The king’s greed for power made him a ruthless ruler.
3. (Desire for Food) – His greed was obvious when he took all the cake for himself.
Stinginess
Meaning: The quality of being unwilling to spend money or share resources; extreme frugality.
Examples:
1. (Money-related) – His stinginess was evident when he refused to buy a gift for his friend’s birthday.
2. (Food-related) – Because of her stinginess, she never shared her snacks with anyone.
3. (Time-related) – His stinginess with time made it hard for him to help others.
Lucrative
Meaning: Producing a lot of money; highly profitable.
Examples:
1. (Business-related) – He started a lucrative online business that made him a millionaire.
2. (Job-related) – She left her old job for a more lucrative position in a big company.
3. (Investment-related) – Real estate is considered a lucrative investment in many cities.
Interst
Interest (Curiosity or Concern)
Meaning: A feeling of wanting to know or learn about something.
Example: He has a strong interest in artificial intelligence and robotics.
- Interest (Financial - Extra Money Paid or Earned)
Meaning: The extra money paid for borrowing money or earned on savings.
Example: The bank charges 5% interest on home loans
Pricey
Meaning: Expensive; costing a lot of money.
Examples:
1. (Clothing-related) – The designer handbag was too pricey for my budget.
2. (Food-related) – We had dinner at a fancy but pricey restaurant.
3. (Technology-related) – The latest smartphone is quite pricey compared to last year’s model.
Installment
Meaning: A small portion of a total payment that is paid over time instead of all at once.
Examples:
1. (Loan-related) – He bought a car and agreed to pay for it in monthly installments.
2. (Subscription-related) – The software company allows users to pay in yearly installments.
3. (Housing-related) – They are paying for their apartment in easy installments over five years.
Stock market
Meaning: A place where people buy and sell shares (stocks) of companies.
Examples:
1. (Investment-related) – Many people invest in the stock market to grow their wealth over time.
2. (Risk-related) – The stock market can be unpredictable, with prices rising and falling daily.
3. (Business-related) – The company’s stock price soared after it announced record profits in the stock market.
For a song
Meaning: Very cheaply; at a very low price.
Examples:
1. (Shopping-related) – She bought the designer handbag for a song at a clearance sale.
2. (Real estate-related) – They got their new house for a song because the previous owner needed to sell quickly.
3. (Technology-related) – He found a used laptop in great condition for a song online.
Make a killing
Meaning: To earn a large amount of money quickly and easily.
Examples:
1. (Business-related) – He made a killing by investing in stocks at the right time.
2. (Real estate-related) – They bought an old house, renovated it, and made a killing when they sold it.
3. (Gambling-related) – She made a killing at the casino last night.
Ups and downs
Meaning: The good and bad times; periods of success and failure.
Examples:
1. (Life-related) – Life is full of ups and downs, but we learn from every experience.
2. (Business-related) – Every business goes through ups and downs before becoming successful.
3. (Sports-related) – His football career had its ups and downs, but he never gave up.
