The Way to Wealth Glossary

by Benjamin Franklin

The Way to Wealth Glossary

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Interest

Extra money that you have to pay in order to borrow money

Doctrine

A set of beliefs

Contrary

The opposite

Vessels

Ships

Venture

To go out and make a discovery

Dost thou

Archaic for 'you do'

Squander

Waste something precious by taking it for granted

Fast

To avoid eating certain foods for religious reasons

Frugal

To save money, instead of spending it all

Expenses

Items that people spend their money on

Dainties

Delicious, expensive food

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