ENG 111TOP NOTCH 1 WEEK 13&14
UNIT 10 SHOPPING SMART
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1. Check (v) :
Definition: to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe or suitable by examining it or them quickly
Word formation: check (n)Synonyms: control
e.g. After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes.
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2. Credit card (n) :
Definition: A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit. Also called charge card.
Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, plastic
e.g. I don’t have cash with me. Do you take credit card?
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Definition: A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit. Also called charge card.
Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, plastic
e.g. I don’t have cash with me. Do you take credit card?
Definition: A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit. Also called charge card.
Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, plastic
e.g. I don’t have cash with me. Do you take credit card?
3. ATM (n) :
Definition: automated teller machine: a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, from which you can take money out of your bank account using a special card
Synonyms: cash machine, ATM machine e.g. Is there an ATM on this street? I need to get some money
out.
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4. Cash (n) :
Definition: money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques or credit cards
Word formation: cash (v)Synonyms: banknote e.g Do you have any cash on you?e.g Will you pay by credit card or in cash?
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5. Currency (adj) :
Definition: the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time
Word formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n)Collocation: foreign currency e.g. Renbinmi is the currency of China.
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6. Exchange (v) :
Definition: to give something to someone and receive something from them
Word formation: exchange (n)Antonyms: hold, keep e.g exchange currency
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7. Exchange rate (n) :
Definition: the rate at which the money of one country can be changed for the money of another country
e.g. The rate of exchange currency is higher in some banks than in others.
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8. Fee (n) :
Definition: an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service
Word formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n)Synonyms: charge e.g university fees
an entrance/registration fee
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9. Price (n) :
Definition: the amount of money for which something is soldWord formation: price (v), priceless (adj)Synonyms: cost e.g The price of oil has risen sharply.e.g House prices have been falling.
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10. Rate (n) :
Definition: the speed at which something happens or changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or changes in a particular period
e.g the growth/inflation/mortality/unemployment, etc. rate
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11. Transaction (n) :
Definition: when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged
Word formation: transact (v) e.g transaction of foreign currency
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12. Bargain (v) :
Definition: to try to make someone agree to give you something more favourable for you, such as a better price, or better wages or working conditions
Word formation: bargain (n)Collocations: a real bargain, bargain prices e.g This coat was half-price - a real bargain.
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LISTENING
13. To get a good/bad deal (adj) :
Deal: an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business To get a good deal: to buy sth for a lower priceAntonym: to be overchargedCollocation: to get a good deal on sth e.g She got a good deal on her new house.
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14. Save (money) (adj) :
Definition: to keep something, especially money, for use in the future
Word formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n)Synonyms: put byAntonyms: spend e.g Tim has been saving his pocket money every week. Now, he
has enough money to buy a bicycle.
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15. Pay (v) :
Definition: to give money to someone for something you want to buy or for services provided
Word formation: payment(n)Collocations: pay for sth pay back sth e.g. How much did you pay for the tickets? e.g. I'll pay your money back tomorrow.
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16. Rip-off (adj) :
Definition: something that is not worth what you pay for it
e.g. $300 for that shirt? - That's a complete rip-off.
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17. Spend (v) :
Definition: to give money as a payment for something Synonym: pay outAntonym: earn, getCollocations: spend on sth, spend a fortune
e.g. We spent a fortune when we were in New York. e.g. We've just spent £1.9 million on improving our computer
network.
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READING
18. Tip (v) :
Definition (friendly): to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them
Word formation: tip (n)Collocations: to leave a tip, expect a tip e.g. The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him.
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19. Custom (adj)
Definition (cold): a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time
Word formation: customary (adj)Synonym: traditionCollocation: custom to do sth
e.g. In many countries, it's the custom for women to get married in white.
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20. Satisfied (adj) :
Definition: pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted
Word formation: satisfy (v), satisfaction (n), satisfying (adj)Synonyms: convinced, fulfilledAntonyms: dissatisfiedCollocation: satisfied with sth e.g Are you satisfied with the new decoration of your house?
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