Unit 5 - Lesson 2

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

During his early years, he was working relentlessly to transform his life from rags to riches.

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

Her philanthropy funded new schools.

an organization that helps those in need by giving them money, food, etc.

The charity organized a fundraiser to support homeless shelters.

the desire to find out or learn more about a person or thing

Sarah developed a keen interest in photography after receiving her first camera as a gift.

to spend money or resources with the intention of gaining a future advantage or return

Investors often invest in real estate to diversify their portfolios.

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

She decided to dedicate her weekends to volunteering at the local animal shelter.

to supply money for a special purpose

The government funds educational programs to support student learning.

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

The international community is collaborating to eradicate the illegal wildlife trade.

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

She made a donation to the local animal shelter.

efforts, policies, or procedures designed to promote the basic well-being of people, often by providing services or protections

The government invested in welfare programs for disadvantaged communities.

to gather a large amount of money, knowledge, etc. gradually

Through years of hard work and dedication, she was able to amass a considerable fortune in real estate investments.

a very large sum of money

He inherited a fortune from his grandparents and became one of the wealthiest individuals in the country.

to reschedule an appointment or event for a later time or date

Due to unforeseen circumstances, they had to put the meeting back to next week.