Vocabulary Development - Junior Secondary 3 - Money-related adjectives

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LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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Week 5

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by discussing money-related adjectives and their definitions

1.   Affluent – Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

2.   Bankrupt – Financially ruined, unable to pay debts.

3.   Broke – Having no money; financially poor.

4.   Cheap – Low in price, often implying poor quality.

5.   Costly – Expensive; requiring a lot of money.

6.   Debt-free – Having no outstanding debts or financial obligations.

7.   Economical – Giving good value or service in relation to the amount of money spent.

8.   Extravagant – Spending money in an excessive or wasteful way.

9.   Financial – Relating to money, finances, or financial transactions.

10.                Frugal – Being careful with money; avoiding wasteful spending.

11.                Generous – Willing to give or share money, time, or resources freely.

12.                Impoverished – Extremely poor; lacking in money or financial resources.

13.                Inexpensive – Not costing much; affordable.

14.                Lavish – Expending or bestowing profusely; having great wealth or luxurious spending habits.

15.                Lucrative – Producing a great deal of profit or financial gain.

16.                Monetary – Relating to money or currency.

17.                Opulent – Ostentatiously rich and luxurious.

18.                Pecuniary – Relating to or consisting of money.

19.                Prosperous – Financially successful; flourishing in terms of wealth.

20.                Rich – Having a great deal of money or assets.

21.                Solvent – Having enough money to pay all debts.

22.                Stingy – Unwilling to spend money; miserly or tight-fisted.

23.                Thrifty – Using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.

24.                Valuable – Worth a lot of money; having high value.

25.                Wealthy – Having a large amount of money, resources, or assets.

26.                Well-off – In a good financial position; having enough money to live comfortably.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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Week 6

The teacher discusses more money/related adjectives and their definitions

Here are more money-related adjectives and their definitions:

27. Abundant – Existing or available in large quantities; having more than enough, often in a financial context.

28. Avaricious – Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

29. Budget-conscious – Careful about spending money and aware of budget limitations.

30. Charitable – Generous in giving money or help to those in need.

31. Destitute – Extremely poor and lacking the basic necessities of life.

32. Fiscally responsible – Managing money wisely and making careful financial decisions.

33. Hard-up – In need of money; having little to no money.

34. Indigent – Lacking money or resources, often implying extreme poverty.

35. Luxurious – Extremely comfortable or elegant, especially involving great expense.

36. Miserly – Reluctant to spend money, often to an excessive degree; stingy.

37. Overpriced – Costing more money than something is worth.

38. Parsimonious – Very unwilling to spend money or use resources; frugal to an extreme.

39. Penurious – Extremely poor or unwilling to spend money; very stingy.

40. Plush – Luxuriously rich, soft, or comfortable, often implying wealth.

41. Profitable – Able to generate income or financial gain.

42. Scanty – Lacking in amount, quantity, or resources; meager.

43. Self-sufficient – Able to support oneself financially without needing help from others.

44. Underfunded – Lacking sufficient financial resources to support needs or objectives.

45. Upscale – Expensive, high-end, and designed for wealthier people.

46. Well-heeled – Wealthy; having a lot of money.

47. Underprivileged – Lacking basic resources or opportunities, often due to financial hardship.

48. Unprofitable – Not making or able to make a profit; losing money.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1. List some money-related adjectives and their definitions

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 192 1-4 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer the exercise on page 192 5-8 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 3

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners