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Work & money

Jobs, trade, wealth, saving and spending. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Ten questions from the work & money theme in the 11+ styles: closest meaning, opposites, odd one out, words in context and missing words. Marked straight away, with explanations. No account needed.

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Core, Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 12 of 74, A to Z.

  • acquire

    verbCore

    to get something by buying, earning or learning it

    Similar:
    obtain
    Opposite:
    abandon

  • affluent

    adj.Advanced

    having plenty of money and a comfortable life

    Similar:
    wealthy
    Opposite:
    broke

  • amateur

    nounCore

    a person who does something for fun, not as a job

    Similar:
    beginner
    Opposite:
    expert

  • artisan

    nounAdvanced

    a skilled worker who makes things by hand

    Similar:
    craftsman
    Opposite:
    amateur

  • austerity

    nounStretch

    a plain, strict way of living with no luxuries

    Similar:
    severity
    Opposite:
    abundance

  • bargain

    nounCore

    something bought for less than its usual price, or an agreement

    Similar:
    deal

  • bequeath

    verbStretch

    to leave your belongings to someone after you die

    Similar:
    leave
    Opposite:
    inherit

  • business

    nounCore

    a shop or company that buys and sells things, or trade

    Similar:
    company
    Opposite:
    leisure

  • busk

    verbStretch

    to play music or sing in the street for money

    Similar:
    perform

  • candidate

    nounCore

    a person who is applying for a job or standing in a vote or exam

    Similar:
    applicant

  • charlatan

    nounStretch

    a person who pretends to have skills or knowledge they lack

    Similar:
    fake
    Opposite:
    expert

  • committee

    nounCore

    a group chosen to make decisions or organise something

    Similar:
    board

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