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English File - Intermediate - Lesson 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2A in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "charge", "inherit", "raise", etc.

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English File - Intermediate
money
money
[noun]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

Ex: I really need to save money to buy a new bicycle. 
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worth
worth
[Adjective]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

Ex: The rare book collection is considered worth preserving for future generations. 
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to borrow
to borrow
[Verb]

to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

Ex: Can I borrow your umbrella? It's raining outside, and I left mine at home. 
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to afford
to afford
[Verb]

to be able to pay the cost of something

Ex: If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house. 
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to charge
to charge
[Verb]

to ask a person to pay a certain amount of money in return for a product or service

Ex: The hotel may charge for additional services beyond the room rate. 
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cost
cost
[noun]

an amount we pay to buy, do, or make something

Ex: He compared the cost of various insurance plans. 
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to earn
to earn
[Verb]

to get money for the job that we do or services that we provide

Ex: Freelancers earn money based on the projects they complete. 
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to inherit

to receive money, property, etc. from someone who has passed away

Ex: After her grandmother's passing, she inherited a beautiful antique necklace. 
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to invest
to invest
[Verb]

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

Ex: Investors often invest in real estate to diversify their portfolios. 
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to lend
to lend
[Verb]

to give someone something, like money, expecting them to give it back after a while

Ex: She agreed to lend her friend some money until the next payday. 
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to owe
to owe
[Verb]

to have the responsibility of paying someone back a certain amount of money that was borrowed

Ex: I owe my friend $50 from last month when he covered my dinner expenses. 
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raise
raise
[noun]

an amount of money added to our regular payment for the job we do

Ex: A raise is expected after the annual review. 
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to save
to save
[Verb]

to keep money to spend later

Ex: She saves a portion of her salary every month for emergencies. 
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to waste
to waste
[Verb]

to use something without care or more than needed

Ex: She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth. 
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