Summit 1A - Unit 3 - Preview

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Preview in the Summit 1A coursebook, such as "cheapskate", "thrifty", "spending", etc.

review

flashcard

spelling

quiz

to describe [verb]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: The artist used vivid colors to describe the sunset in her painting .

spending [noun]

the act of using money to buy goods or services

Ex: Holiday spending often leads to higher credit card bills .

style [noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex:

big spender [noun]

a person who tends to recklessly spend money for the sake of entertainment

Ex: As a big spender , she regularly shops at high-end boutiques .

thrifty [adjective]

(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending

Ex: The thrifty couple managed to buy their home by cutting back on luxuries .

cheapskate [noun]

someone who is unwilling to share something, often their money, with others

Ex: Everyone knows he ’s a cheapskate , always looking for the cheapest option .