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poverty
/ˈpɒvəti/
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affluentadjectiveHaving a lot of money and a comfortable way of life.
downturnnounA period when activity or numbers go down.
fraudnounThe crime of getting money by tricking people.
dividendnounA share of a company's profit paid to the people who own its shares.
inequalitynounAn unfair difference in wealth, power or opportunity.
payrollnounA list of the people a company pays and the amounts they receive.
lucrativeadjectiveProducing a large amount of money or profit.
frugaladjectiveCareful about spending money and avoiding waste.
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