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Topic: Finance

qurush

IPA: //kuˈruːʃ//

KK: /kʊˈruːʃ/

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in some Arab countries, particularly in Saudi Arabia, where it is equal to one twentieth of a riyal.

Example: 20 qurush equal 1 riyal in Saudi Arabia.

raffle

IPA: /ˈræfəl/

KK: /ˈræfəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a type of lottery where people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize.

Example: We decided to raffle off a bicycle to raise money for charity.

noun

Definition: A type of lottery where people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize, and the winner is chosen randomly from those tickets.

Example: The school organized a raffle to raise money for new playground equipment.

transitive verb

Definition: To sell tickets for a chance to win a prize, usually in a drawing.

Example: The school decided to raffle off a new bicycle to raise funds.

raise

IPA: /reɪz/

KK: /reɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To increase the amount of something, such as a bet in a game.

Example: In the poker game, she decided to raise her bet to challenge the other players.

noun

Definition: An increase in salary or wages, often given to reward good performance or to adjust for inflation.

Example: She received a raise after her annual performance review.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift something to a higher position or to increase the amount, level, or strength of something.

Example: They decided to raise the price of the tickets due to high demand.

raiser

IPA: //ˈreɪzər//

KK: /ˈreɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that lifts, increases, or brings up something.

Example: The fundraiser was a successful event organized by a local charity raiser.

rapacity

IPA: /rəˈpæsɪti/

KK: /rəˈpæsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being extremely greedy or wanting more than is needed, often in a way that is unfair or harmful to others.

Example: The rapacity of the corporation led to the exploitation of its workers.

rappen

IPA: /ˈræpən/

KK: /ˈræpən/

noun

Definition: A type of currency used in Switzerland, equivalent to a centime.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for rappen at the bank.

ratable

IPA: /ˈreɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈrætəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be assessed, estimated, or valued, often in terms of taxes or proportions.

Example: The property is considered ratable for tax purposes.

rate

IPA: /reɪt/

KK: /reɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be considered or classified in a certain way, often in terms of quality or value.

Example: In the latest survey, the restaurant rates highly among customers.

noun

Definition: A number or amount that is used to calculate a charge, payment, or proportion in relation to something else, such as interest or speed.

Example: The interest rate on my savings account is very low.

transitive verb

Definition: To determine the value, quality, or importance of something, often by assigning a score or rank.

Example: The teacher will rate the students' projects based on creativity and effort.

rateable

IPA: /ˈreɪtəbl/

KK: /ˈreɪtəbl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is subject to being assessed for taxes or rates.

Example: The property is considered rateable, meaning it can be taxed by the local government.

ratepayer

IPA: /ˈreɪtˌpeɪər/

KK: /ˈreɪtˌpeɪər/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that pays for services such as electricity, water, or gas, usually based on a set fee or rate.

Example: As a ratepayer, she received a bill for her monthly electricity usage.

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