Money and work
8 English words (level C2) 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.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| allotment | a share; also a small piece of land for growing vegetables (British) | He grows potatoes on his allotment. |
| corpus | a large collection of texts; also all the works of a writer | Dictionaries use a corpus of real English. |
| emolument | payment for work (formal) | The director's emoluments were high. |
| forfeiture | losing something as a punishment | The crime led to forfeiture of his property. |
| homestead | a house with farm land | The family homestead is in Ohio. |
| remittance | money sent to someone, often family abroad | Many families depend on remittances. |
| subsidy | money from the government to lower costs | Farmers receive subsidies. |
| subsistence | having just enough to stay alive | They live on subsistence farming. |