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Vocabulary :

1. Money - a medium of exchange in the form of coins, banknotes, or digital

currency used to buy goods and services.
2. Abrupt - sudden and unexpected.
3. Reference - a mention or allusion to something.
4. Subject - the topic or theme of something.
5. Disconcerted - to be disturbed, unsettled, or confused.
6. Elbows - the joint between the forearm and upper arm.
7. Laying - placing or positioning something in a horizontal or flat position.
8. Chair - a piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically with a
back and four legs.
9. Turning - rotating or changing the direction of something.
10. Old - having lived for a long time; not young.
11. Face - the front part of the head, with features such as the eyes, nose, and
mouth.
12. Towards - in the direction of.
13. Dombey - a surname, the name of a character in the text.
14. Child - a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age
of majority.
15. Little - small in size.
1. Circulation: The movement or flow of something, especially in a
continuous or regular course.
2. Currency: The system of money used in a particular country.
3. Depreciation: A decrease in the value of something over time.
4. Paper: In this context, referring to paper money or banknotes.
5. Bullion: Precious metals, such as gold or silver, in the form of bars or
ingots.
6. Rates of exchange: The value at which one currency can be
exchanged for another.
7. Value: The worth or importance of something.
8. Precious metals: Rare and valuable metals, such as gold, silver, or
platinum.
9. Market: A place where goods or services are bought and sold.
10. Guineas: Former British gold coins that were in circulation until the
early 19th century.
11. Shillings: Former British coins that were in circulation until
decimalization in 1971.
12. Half-pence: A former British coin that was worth half of a penny.
13. Presumptuous: Acting without permission or justification, often in a
bold or arrogant manner.
14. Atom: A tiny particle or individual.
15. Inquire: To ask for information or seek knowledge.
1. former - previous or previous position
2. patted - gently touched or stroked
3. by-and-by - eventually or in the future
4. wit - intelligence or cleverness
5. adviser - someone who gives advice or guidance
6. prompter - someone or something that helps or reminds
7. qualification - a condition or limitation
8. observe - to notice or pay attention to
9. understanding - comprehension or grasp of a concept or idea
10. leverage - the power or advantage gained through the use
of a specific resource or influence
11. tier - a level or ranking within a system
12. repetition - the act of saying or doing something again
13. prompt - to encourage or remind someone to do something
14. qualification - a condition or requirement that must be met
15. comprehension - understanding or ability to understand
something.
1. Dombey - (Proper noun) The surname of a character in the
text, referring to Mr Dombey.
2. Mamma - (Noun) Informal term for mother.
3. Cruel - (Adjective) Showing a lack of kindness or compassion;
causing pain or suffering.
4. Resent - (Verb) To feel bitter or upset about something,
typically a perceived injustice or injury.
5. Settle - (Verb) To arrange or fix something in a particular
way.
6. Fellow - (Noun) A person, especially a man or boy.
The Merchant of Venice

1. Dilemma - a difficult situation or problem that requires a

choice between two options
2. Merchant - a person involved in trade or commerce, buying
and selling goods for profit
3. Guarantor - a person who agrees to take responsibility for
someone else's debt or obligations
4. Woo - to seek the affection or love of someone, usually with
romantic intentions
5. Heiress - a female who is set to inherit a large amount of
money or property
6. Loaned - to lend or provide money or items for temporary
use
7. Charging interest - to impose a fee or percentage on
borrowed money
8. Merchant ships - ships used for trading goods and
transporting them across the sea
9. Ducats - a type of currency used in Europe during the time of
Shakespeare
10. Moneylender - a person or institution that lends money,
often at high interest rates
11. Abused - treated with cruelty, disrespect, or harm
12. Usurer - a person who lends money at excessively high
interest rates
13. Usury - the practice of lending money at excessively high
interest rates
14. Hostility - unfriendly or aggressive behavior towards
someone
15. Glossary - a list of specialized terms with their definitions,
often found at the end of a book or article.

What happens when money loses its value?

1. Hyperinflation: A very rapid increase in the prices of goods and
services in a country, leading to a decrease in the value of the
country's currency.
2. Monetary: Relating to money and its circulation in an economy.
3. Inflation: The general increase in prices of goods and services over
time, resulting in a decrease in purchasing power.
4. Economic stability: The condition in which an economy is able to
maintain a steady growth rate, low inflation, and low unemployment.
5. Threatened: In danger of being harmed or negatively affected.
6. Destroyed: Completely ruined or devastated.
7. Weimar Republic: The government of Germany from 1919 to 1933,
known for its economic instability and eventual collapse.
1. Hyperinflation: A rapid and excessive increase in the general price
level of goods and services in an economy.
2. Grappling: Struggling with or trying to deal with a difficult or
challenging situation.
3. Virtually: Almost or nearly, but not completely.
4. Worthless: Having no value or importance.
5. Legal tender: Currency that is recognized by law as valid for
payment of debts.
6. Economic crisis: A situation in which a country's economy
experiences a severe downturn, characterized by a significant decline
in economic activity and high unemployment rates.
7. Unemployment: The state of being without a job, typically
measured as a percentage of the total labor force.

8. Inflation: a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing

value of money.
9. Barely: only just; almost not.
10. Queue: a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn
to be attended to or to proceed.
11. Pay rises: an increase in salary or wages.
12. Purchasing value: the worth or value of money in terms of what it
can buy.
13. Bank: a financial institution where people deposit money, borrow
money, or invest.
14. Customer: a person who buys goods or services from a store or
business.
15. Worthless - having no value or use
16. Eroded - gradually worn away or destroyed
17. Cannibalizing - consuming or destroying one's own kind
18. Groceries - food and other household items bought from a store
19. Afford - have enough money to pay for something
20. Prices - the amount of money that is expected, required, or given
in exchange for something
21. Suitcases - a large, rectangular bag with a handle, used for carrying
clothes and other personal belongings while traveling
22. Carrier bags - a bag made of plastic or paper, used for carrying
goods purchased from a store
23. Businessman - a man who works in business, especially at a high
level
24. Closing down - ceasing operations or ending business activities.
Shell Money :

1. currency - a medium of exchange, such as money, that is used in

transactions
2. recorded - documented or written down
3. shells - the hard protective outer covering of certain sea creatures
4. dynasty - a line of hereditary rulers of a country or empire
5. cowrie shells - a type of shell used as currency in ancient China
6. imported - brought into a country from another place
7. counterfeit - fake or fraudulent, especially in terms of currency or
goods
8. imitations - copies or replicas of something
9. materials - substances used to make something
10. bone - hard tissue found in the bodies of vertebrates
11. stone - a hard, solid substance often used for building or carving
12. jade - a precious green stone often used in jewelry and decorative
objects
13. clay - a type of soil that is easily molded and used in pottery
14. bronze - a strong, durable metal alloy made from copper and tin
15. plating - a thin layer of metal applied to the surface of an object
for decoration or protection .
1. Stone - a hard, solid substance that occurs naturally and is used for
building and construction purposes.
2. Bronze - a strong and durable metal alloy made by combining
copper and tin.
3. Imitations - objects or things that are made to look like something
else, usually in order to deceive or imitate the original.
4. Currency - a system of money that is used as a medium of exchange
in a particular country or region.
5. Character - in this context, a written symbol representing a
language or a specific meaning.
6. Simplified - made easier or less complex by reducing or modifying
the structure or features.
7. Signified - indicated or represented a particular meaning or
concept.
8. Symbolize - to represent or stand for something else, often through
the use of symbols or signs.
9. Horizontal - parallel to the horizon or the level ground, running
from left to right.
10. Natural - existing or occurring in nature, not made or caused by
humans.
11. Shells - the hard protective outer covering of certain sea creatures.
12. Drilled - created a hole in something using a drill or similar tool.
13. Filed off - removed or smoothed the rough edges or surface of
something using a file.
14. Ancient - belonging to the very distant past, typically thousands of
years ago.
15. Upside down - in a position with the top or upper surface turned
toward the bottom or opposite direction.

The Roking horse winner :

1. Beautiful - Having qualities that give pleasure to the senses or exalt

the mind.
2. Advantages - Factors or circumstances that put someone in a
favorable or superior position.
3. Luck - Success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than
through one's own actions.
4. Forced - Made to do something against one's will.
5. Fault - A defect or imperfection in someone or something.
6. Coldly - Without warmth or friendliness; in a distant or unfriendly
manner.
7. Centre - The middle point or part; the core or central part.
8. Troubled - Disturbed or worried emotionally.
9. Gentle - Kind, considerate, or mild in disposition or behavior.
10. Anxious - Feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease.
11. Pleasant - Giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment.
12. Neighborhood - A district or community within a town or city.
13. Little - Small in size, amount, or degree.
14. Servants - People employed to perform domestic duties or tasks
for others.
15. Read - To understand or interpret the meaning of written or
printed words.

1. Anxiety - a feeling of unease or worry

2. Income - the money that is earned from work or investments
3. Social position - a person's rank or status in society
4. Hopes - a feeling of expectation and desire for something to happen
5. Realized - to become aware or understand something clearly
6. Way of life - the manner in which a person or group lives their daily
life

7. Successful (adj.): achieving the desired aim or result.

8. Expensive (adj.): costing a lot of money.
9. Belief (n.): a feeling of being sure that something exists or is true.
10. Whisper (v.): to speak very softly or quietly.
11. Fill (v.): to make or become full; to occupy all available space.
12. Toy (n.): an object for children to play with.
13. Rocking horse (n.): a child's toy horse mounted on rockers or
springs, on which they can sit and rock back and forth.
14. Stop (v.): to cease doing something; to come to an end.
15. Moment (n.): a very brief period of time.
116. Hear (v.): to perceive sounds through the ear.
117. Room (n.): a space that can be occupied or where something can
be done.
18. Shining (adj.): giving off or reflecting bright light.
19. Modern (adj.): relating to the present or recent times.
20. Whispered (adj.): spoken in a soft, hushed voice.
21. Eyes (n.): the organs of sight in humans and animals.
22. Whispering - speaking very softly or quietly
23. Springs - the source or origin of something
24. Rocking horse - a toy horse mounted on curved rockers
25. Bending - curving or flexing
26. Wooden - made of wood
27. Foolish - lacking good sense or judgment
28. Secret - something that is kept hidden or unknown
29. Breath - the air taken in and expelled during respiration
30. Members - individuals belonging to a group or family
31. Taxi - a vehicle that transports passengers for a fare
32. Poor - lacking sufficient money or resources
33. Car - a motor vehicle with four wheels used for transportation
34. Uncle - the brother of one's parent
35. House - a building used as a dwelling for people
Highest leverage vocabulary words defined:
1. Bitterly - adverb meaning with a resentful or angry attitude.
2. Anxiously - adverb meaning with a feeling of worry or unease.
3. Rich - adjective meaning having a great deal of wealth or
possessions.
4. Uncertain - adjective meaning not able to be relied on; not known
or definite.
5. Unlucky - adjective meaning having or marked by bad fortune or
lack of success.
6. Ought - modal verb expressing duty or obligation.
7. Resentful - adjective meaning feeling or expressing bitterness or
indignation at having been treated unfairly.
8. Attitude - noun meaning a settled way of thinking or feeling about
someone or something.
9. Fortune - noun meaning luck or chance, especially when it results in
wealth or success.
10. Marry - verb meaning to enter into a legal marriage with
someone.
11. Possessions - noun meaning things that are owned or possessed.
12. God - noun referring to a supreme being or deity in various
religions.
13. Tell - verb meaning to communicate information, facts, or news to
someone.
1. Bitter: having a sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
2. Excellent: extremely good or outstanding
3. Believe: accept that something is true or real
4. Attention: the act of focusing on someone or something
5. Angry: feeling or showing strong displeasure or irritation
6. Childish: typical of a child, immature
7. Secret: something kept hidden or not known by others
8. Luck: success or good fortune, often by chance
9. Madness: a state of being mentally ill or unpredictable
10. Anxiously: feeling worried or nervous about something
11. Wildly: in an uncontrolled or extreme manner
12. Dared: to have the courage or audacity to do something
13. Fixed: firmly placed or set
14. Slightly: to a small degree, somewhat
15. Commanded: gave an authoritative order or instruction