Nouns
Money that you keep in the bank and don't spend
savings
Explain:
It's good value for money.
The price is suitable for what the customer receives.
It's time the government ............. that interest rates are far too high. (realize)
realized
The money you pay for food, accommodation, etc. in order to live.
cost of living
The money you pay to travel by bus, plane, taxi, etc.
Fare
Explain:
It must have cost a fortune.
Very expensive
My wife would rather we ......... nearer the city centre. (live)
lived
The fixed amount of foreign currency you can buy with your currency.
exchange rate
A legal document that says what is to happen to somebody's money and property after they die
Will
Explain:
I'm in the red.
My account balance is negative.
Would you rather we ........... the subject now? (discuss)
didn't discuss
Money given by the government for study or research.
grant
The money that is available to a person or organisation
Budget
Explain:
He's really tight-fisted.
He doesn't like to spend money.
If only I ............. a bit more when I was earning a regular salary, I wouldn't be so hard up now. (save)
had saved
The rate at which prices rise.
inflation
One of a number of payments that are paid regularly until something has been paid off
Instalment
Explain:
They're living beyond their means.
They have a luxurious lifestyle which they can not afford
Do you wish you .......... to university or do you think you made the right decision to leave school and start work? (go)
had gone
A place where buying a selling is considered to be very important.
A consumer society