(prepared by Mr. Walid Yousef)
Having a great deal of money; wealthy.
Example: The city has many affluent suburbs where mansions are common.
Expensive; costing a lot of money.
Example: Repairing the old bridge was a costly mistake for the council.
Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; flashy.
Example: The celebrity had an extravagant lifestyle, owning three private jets.
Producing a great deal of profit.
Example: Teaching online proved to be a very lucrative business.
To spend a lot of money on something pleasant or unnecessary.
Example: After winning the lottery, they decided to splash out on a luxury car.
Rich; in a good financial position.
Example: His family is very well-off, so he never worries about money.
1. People are always looking for new and ________ ideas for new attractions.
2. The Marble Arch Mound was an ________ idea to build a small hill in the centre of London.
3. The £6 million was a lot more ________ than the organisers thought it would be.
4. Perhaps more people would have wanted to climb it if they hadn't had to ________ on an entrance fee.