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AFFLUENT - adj
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AFFLUENT - adj MONEY wealthy
The affluent suburb had very expensive houses and very strict deed restrictions.
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BEQUEATH - verb
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BEQUEATH - verb MONEY 1) to pass on to others or 2) to leave to another in one’s will In his will, Ben bequeathed everything to his nephew, Brad.
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LEGACY - noun
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LEGACY - noun MONEY 1) money or property pass in a will or 2) something passed on to those who come after Many think that Tiger Woods will follow Jack Nicklaus’ legacy in the golf world.
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PHILANTHROPHY - noun
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PHILANTROPHY - noun MONEY
the attempt to improve the well-being of those in need by donating money or aid Because of the philanthropy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Colonial Williamsburg is a first-class living history museum.
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TYCOON – noun
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TYCOON - noun MONEY a wealthy and powerful businessperson
Jaclyn Kennedy married the Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis in 1968.
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ARTISAN - noun
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ARTISAN - noun OCCUPATION
one capable to do skilled work with the hands Once it became known that the local artisan made the most elegant clay pottery, her products were in demand worldwide.
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CHAPERON - noun
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CHAPERON - noun OCCUPATION
a person who accompanies younger people to ensure they behave properly Each school function must have one chaperon for every 10 students.
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DELEGATE - noun
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DELEGATE - noun occupation a representative (as a verb = to assign)
The delegates from the different countries of the convention spoke on behalf of their nations.
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DIGNITARY - noun
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DIGNITARY - noun occupation
a person who hold a high rand or position of honor. The visiting dignitary was not able to understand much of the meeting because he had a bad interpreter.
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PROPRIETOR - noun
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PROPRIETOR - noun OCCUPATION an owner of a business
The proprietor of the shoe store was thrilled to get the Nike account because it would triple his income.
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