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1. Check (v) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: to make certain that something or someone is correct, safe or suitable by examining it or them quickly Word formation: check (n) Synonyms: control e.g. After I'd finished the exam, I checked my answers for mistakes. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES 2. Credit card (n) : Definition: A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit. Also called charge card. Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, plastic e.g. I don’t have cash with me. Do you take credit card? Definition: A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit. Also called charge card. Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, plastic e.g. I don’t have cash with me. Do you take credit card? Definition: A plastic card having a magnetic strip, issued by a bank or business authorizing the holder to buy goods or services on credit. Also called charge card. Synonyms: charge card, charge plate, plastic e.g. I don’t have cash with me. Do you take credit card? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
3. ATM (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: automated teller machine: a machine, usually in a wall outside a bank, from which you can take money out of your bank account using a special card Synonyms: cash machine, ATM machine e.g. Is there an ATM on this street? I need to get some money out. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
4. Cash (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques or credit cards Word formation: cash (v) Synonyms: banknote e.g Do you have any cash on you? e.g Will you pay by credit card or in cash? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
5. Currency (adj) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: the money that is used in a particular country at a particular time Word formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n) Collocation: foreign currency e.g. Renbinmi is the currency of China. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
6. Exchange (v) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: to give something to someone and receive something from them Word formation: exchange (n) Antonyms: hold, keep e.g exchange currency CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
7. Exchange rate (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: the rate at which the money of one country can be changed for the money of another country e.g. The rate of exchange currency is higher in some banks than in others. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
8. Fee (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: an amount of money paid for a particular piece of work or for a particular right or service Word formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n) Synonyms: charge e.g university fees an entrance/registration fee CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
9. Price (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: the amount of money for which something is sold Word formation: price (v), priceless (adj) Synonyms: cost e.g The price of oil has risen sharply. e.g House prices have been falling. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
10. Rate (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: the speed at which something happens or changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or changes in a particular period e.g the growth/inflation/mortality/unemployment, etc. rate CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
11. Transaction (n) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: when someone buys or sells something, or when money is exchanged Word formation: transact (v) e.g transaction of foreign currency CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
12. Bargain (v) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: to try to make someone agree to give you something more favourable for you, such as a better price, or better wages or working conditions Word formation: bargain (n) Collocations: a real bargain, bargain prices e.g This coat was half-price - a real bargain. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
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13. To get a good/bad deal (adj) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Deal: an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business To get a good deal: to buy sth for a lower price Antonym: to be overcharged Collocation: to get a good deal on sth e.g She got a good deal on her new house. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
14. Save (money) (adj) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: to keep something, especially money, for use in the future Word formation: amaze (v), amazed (adj), amazement (n) Synonyms: put by Antonyms: spend e.g Tim has been saving his pocket money every week. Now, he has enough money to buy a bicycle. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
15. Pay (v) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: to give money to someone for something you want to buy or for services provided Word formation: payment(n) Collocations: pay for sth pay back sth e.g. How much did you pay for the tickets? e.g. I'll pay your money back tomorrow. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
16. Rip-off (adj) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: something that is not worth what you pay for it e.g. $300 for that shirt? - That's a complete rip-off. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
17. Spend (v) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: to give money as a payment for something Synonym: pay out Antonym: earn, get Collocations: spend on sth, spend a fortune e.g. We spent a fortune when we were in New York. e.g. We've just spent £1.9 million on improving our computer network. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
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18. Tip (v) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition (friendly): to give someone who has provided you with a service an extra amount of money to thank them Word formation: tip (n) Collocations: to leave a tip, expect a tip e.g. The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
19. Custom (adj) ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition (cold): a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time Word formation: customary (adj) Synonym: tradition Collocation: custom to do sth e.g. In many countries, it's the custom for women to get married in white. CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT
20. Satisfied (adj) : ÇANKAYA UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF BASIC & ELECTIVE COURSES Definition: pleased because you have got what you wanted, or because something has happened in the way that you wanted Word formation: satisfy (v), satisfaction (n), satisfying (adj) Synonyms: convinced, fulfilled Antonyms: dissatisfied Collocation: satisfied with sth e.g Are you satisfied with the new decoration of your house? CANKAYA UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF BASIC AND ELECTIVE COURSES- ENGLISH UNIT