Unit 5 - Vocabulary

to be very expensive or require a lot of money to purchase

The luxury watch cost a fortune, but he still bought it.

to remain alive

The old woman lived on for many years after her husband passed away.

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

Despite not being wealthy, they were well-off enough to afford a nice vacation every year.

to negotiate the terms of a contract, sale, or similar arrangement for a better agreement, price, etc.

The customers decided to bargain with the vendor to get a better price for the antique furniture.

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Always treat animals with care and compassion.

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

After years of diligent saving, he finally managed to pay off his student debt.

costing very little, often far less than expected or typical

I can’t believe how dirt cheap the tickets were for that concert!

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

He invested wisely and became incredibly rich.

to be able to pay the cost of something

If you save consistently, you may eventually afford a house.

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

After a series of unexpected expenses, John found his bank account in the red, and he needed to budget carefully to get back on track.

to spend a lot of money on fancy or unnecessary things

After completing a challenging project, the team decided to splash out on a spa day to relax and rejuvenate.

having little or no money, often due to having spent all of it or experiencing financial difficulties

I can't go out this weekend—I'm completely skint.

to be extremely valuable, usually in terms of money

His antique collection was worth a fortune, and he sold it for a huge sum at an auction.

a large sum of money

He loved collecting rare coins, but some of the coins he desired cost an arm and leg.