Extensive Reading-Book B Unit 23 (E)
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bullion
gold or silver in the form of bars
When they opened up the safe of the king, the found boxes of gold bullion.
certification
a certified statement
Her diamond ring came with certification of its quality and value.
commodities
a substance or product that can be traded, bought or sold
The country's most valuable commodities include gold and tin.
conductivity
to allow electricity or heat to go through
Aluminum has a high level of conductivity.
currency
a system of money in general use in a country
If you travel to another country, you will need to convert your money to its currency.
desirability
worth having or wanting
The desirability of wanting a new car grew in his heart as he saw his friends all acquiring new automobiles.
ductility
that can be stretched, drawn, or hammered thin without breaking
Gold and aluminum are metals that have high ductility.
lustrous
very shiny
The new girl in class has very lustrous hair.
malleability
describes a substance that is easily changed into a new shape
malleability occurs as a result of the specific type of bond found in metals; Lead and tin are malleable metals.
Mint
a place where money is coined by authority of the government
The United States mint operates six facilities in different parts of the country.
molten
describes metal or rock that is in a liquid state because of great heat
Glassblowing is the art of using molten glass and forming it into different shapes.
monetary
relating to the money in a country
During the economic crises of 1997, the International monetary Fund had to bail Korea out.
nationality
national quality or character
His nationality was never an issue until he ran for the office of presidency.
ornaments
anything serving to adorn
Her Christmas ornaments were all made of glass.
precious metal
a metal which is valuable and usually rare
God is a precious metal thus gold is very expensive.
purity
the quality or condition of being pure
There is a big movement for teenagers where they vow abstinence; they wear purity rings to show their commitment.
rarity
the quality or condition of being rare
My sister is a homebody; it's a rarity to see her at an all night party.
simultaneously
occurring or done together or at the same time
The boy was very gifted and was able to learn five languages simultaneously.
transportable
to carry from one place to another
transportable bathrooms are usually called port-a-potty.
troy
expressed or computed in troy weight
In troy weight, there are 12 ounces to a pound versus 16 ounces to a pound.
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