Synonym
subsidy
grant of money
top-drawer
upper class
The founder of Greyston had <benevolent> aims, but he wanted it to be run in a business-like way.
generous
generosity
noun
What are dashes used for?
1- additional information
2- opinion
compelling
irrisitible
refusing to work
on strike
It is <infuriating> that poor people and people with other problems have trouble finding jobs.
very upsetting
mention
verb
What is the thesis statement?
it communicates the main idea of an essay.
scrapes
arguments, fights
collect
scrape tegether
Those who <imagined> a comfortable retirement based on the value of their homes were bitterly disappointed.
envisaged
license
noun
Where do we use transitional sentences?
inside a paragraph
between paragraphs
guide
steer
avoid
Investment banks ____________ Washington to reduce regulations on their industry.
lobbied
insipid
adjective
Give 2 idioms used with the word "top"
off the top of one's head
top an offer
top down
top-drawer
destroying
tearing (something) asunder
offer something better
top an offer
The 2008 financial crisis _____________ the hopes of many people.
blasted
retain
verb
Give 3 idioms used with the word "strike"
strike down
strike out on one's
on strike