198. Who was the Richest Person in History? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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Who was the richest person in history? Today I want to tell you all about an African Emperor who had levels of wealth considered unbelievable and incomprehensible! Let’s learn while practicing our English!
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Vocabulary List
Net worth (n) - the value of the assets (= property and money) that a person or business has, after any debts are taken away
He has a net worth of about £70 million.
Wealth (n) - a large amount of money or valuable possessions that someone has
During a successful business career, she accumulated a great amount of wealth
Value (n) - the amount of money that can be received for something
What is the value of the prize?
To estimate (v) - to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks
Incomprehensible (adj) - impossible or extremely difficult to understand
The student’s essay was almost incomprehensible
From head to toe (idiom) - completely covering your body
The dog was covered in mud from head to toe
Generous (adj) - willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected
He was a very generous man
Renowned (adj) – famous for something
The region is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty
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