U1 Vocabulary bank

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benefit

(noun) 

/ˈbenɪfɪt/

a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help.

  • Ex: The discovery of oil brought many benefits to the town.

 

 

breadwinner

(noun)

/ˈbredwɪnə(r)/

the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs

  • Ex: Men are often expected to be the breadwinner in a family.