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PHISHING /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

verb

  • an attempt to trick someone who has an internet bank account into giving information that would allow someone else to take money out of the account
Example Sentences:I thought the email was from my bank. I clicked on the link but soon noticed that the website looked different. It was a phishing site.
Security experts have warned of a phishing attack claiming to be a customer survey about McDonald's.
 

PENSION /ˈpent .ʃən/

noun

  • a sum of money paid regularly by the government or a private company to a person who does not work any more because they are too old or they have become ill
Example Sentences:They find it difficult to live on their government pension.
I’m glad I took out a private pension when I was young.
 
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