SALARY
/ ˈsæl ə ri / [SAL-uh-ree] (n.)
– the money an employee receives in exchange for work
Example: Joe’s salary increased upon his promotion.
Additional info: Salary may also refer to wage or earning.
SALARY
/ ˈmɒd l / [MOD-l] (n.)
– the standard to be followed
Example: The model used for the experiment was not successful.
Additional info: A model may also refer to a person who poses for art, work, entertainment, etc.
PROOF
/ pruf / [proof] (n.)
– something that serves as evidence
Example: His promotion is proof that hard work pays off.
Additional info: As an adjective, proof can be added to a word to mean that it cannot be damaged by it (e.g. water-proof).
BENEFIT
/ ˈbɛn ə fɪt / [BEN-uh-fit] (n.)
– a form of help or advantage given to someone
Example: All citizens should receive healthcare benefits from the government.
Additional info: Companies also provide benefits to employees, such as insurance or vacation leaves.
DENY
/ dɪˈnaɪ / [dih-NAHY] (v.) – to not give something to someone
Example: The citizens were denied of their right to vote.
Additional info: To deny can also mean “to say that something is false or incorrect.”
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