18 Flashcards
raffle
a competition in which you win a prize if the number on your ticket is selected.
slump
a period when the value of the economy or part of the economy falls dramatically.
downsize
move to a smaller house.
punter
someone who risks their money through betting or gambling. It can also mean a customer or someone who uses a particular service.
scam
a dishonest plan, especially for getting money.
sidestep
avoid dealing with
acre
a unit for measuring the surface area of land, equivalent to 4,047 square meters.
return
Profit on money you have invested
overgrown
covered with plants that have been allowed to grow wild.
hurdle
a problem or difficulty that must be overcome.
fancy
desire
lodge
کلبه
took hold
to become stronger and difficult to stop
in sight of
waiting
surplus
excess