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14 Cards in this Set
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destitute (adj)
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completely penniless
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Must be the Money
The destitute family had to live on the streets because of their lack in wealth. |
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frugal (adj)
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economical; good with money
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Must be the Money
The frugal father was able to pay for his children's college intution without a loan. |
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remuneration (n)
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payment for services
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Must be the Money
The maid was given a remuneration for her services. |
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impecunious (adj)
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without money
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Must be the Money
pecunia When we went out to dinner last night, impecunious Jerry was unable to pay the bill. |
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improvident (adj)
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failing to provide for the future
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Must be the Money
pro- The improvident football player had to get a job during his retirement. |
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parsimony (n)
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excessive thriftiness
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Must be the Money
parsi The mom who saved everything, including her own locks of hari, was catagorized as parsimony. |
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venal (adj)
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able to be bribed
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Must be the Money
The venal student wouldn't do his homework without a sugery reward. |
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thrifty (adj)
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economical; good with money
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Must be the Money
The thrifty mother made all her children's cloths in order to save an extra buck. |
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pauper (n)
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an extrememly poor indivual
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Must be the Money
The pauper never got to experience extra wealth. |
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mercenary (n)
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one who gives his services to the highest bidder
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Must be the Money
The mercenary promised to deliver chocolate to the old lady for a year in exchange for a large donation to his charity. |
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perquistite (n)
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payment or privilege received in addition to wages
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Must be the money
The babysitter was finally allowed to stay out later because she had earned a perquistite. |
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insolvent (adj)
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bankrupt
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Must be the Money
The student was insolvent after he had finally paid off his college tuition. |
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indigent (adj)
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impoverished, poor
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Must be the Money
indu- The indigent Afghanis lived in an impoverished society. |
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pecuniary (adj)
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pertaining to money
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Must be the Money
pecunia The pecuniary bank finally went bankrupt. |
