Money and work
36 English words (level B2) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
Practise these words with flashcards · Take the quiz
| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| anchorage | a place where ships can stop | The bay is a safe anchorage. |
| audit | an official check of a company's accounts | The company had an audit last month. |
| belongings | things you own and can carry | Take all your belongings with you. |
| compensation | money paid for a loss or injury | She received compensation for the accident. |
| debit | money taken from a bank account | The debit appears on your statement. |
| debit card | a bank card that takes money directly from your account | Can I pay by debit card? |
| deduction | an amount taken away; also a conclusion from facts | There are deductions from my salary. |
| dime | a US coin worth ten cents | It costs a dime. |
| donation | money or goods given to help others | We made a donation to the hospital. |
| dowry | money or property a bride's family gives when she marries, in some cultures | In the past, a dowry was very important. |
| draft | an early version of a text; also cold air in a room | This is the first draft of my essay. |
| earnings | money you earn | His earnings increased this year. |
| equity | fairness; also the value of a property after debts are paid | We believe in equity for all. |
| estate | a large area of land with a house; also everything a person owns | They live on a country estate. |
| giveaway | something given free; also something that shows a secret | The shop has a free giveaway. |
| goodwill | friendly feelings towards others | The visit was a sign of goodwill. |
| lease | a legal agreement to rent property | We signed a two-year lease. |
| loan | money you borrow | He got a bank loan. |
| mortgage | a loan from a bank to buy a house | We pay a big mortgage every month. |
| payment | money paid; also paying | We accept payment by card. |
| pearl | a small white jewel found in shells | She wore a pearl necklace. |
| pension | money paid regularly to someone who has retired | My grandparents live on a pension. |
| principal | the head of a school | The principal spoke to the parents. |
| profit | money gained in business after costs | The company made a big profit. |
| real estate | land and buildings that can be bought and sold | He works in real estate. |
| rental | renting something; also the money paid | Car rental is expensive here. |
| revenue | money a company or government receives | Tax revenue has increased. |
| royalty | kings, queens and their families; also money paid to an author for each sale | She gets royalties from her books. |
| salary | money you are paid every month for your job | She earns a good salary. |
| stake | a share or interest in something; also a pointed stick | She has a stake in the company. |
| stock | goods a shop has; also shares in a company | Is this item in stock? |
| stockpile | a large amount of something kept for future use | They have a stockpile of food. |
| toll | money you pay to use a road or bridge; also the number of deaths | The death toll rose to 50. |
| trust | belief that someone is honest and good | Trust is important in a relationship. |
| tuition | teaching; also money paid for classes | University tuition is expensive. |
| wage | money paid for work, usually weekly | The minimum wage has increased. |