Lottery
A system where people buy tickets with numbers and win prizes if their numbers are selected at random.

• The company runs a monthly lottery where employees can win extra vacation days.

Convenience store
A small shop that sells everyday items and is often open for long hours.

• We stopped at a convenience store on our road trip to buy snacks and use the bathroom.

Store
A place where goods are sold to the public.

• The new clothing store in the mall has excellent discounts this weekend.

Turned out
To happen in a particular way or to have a particular result.

• Despite the rain, the picnic turned out to be quite enjoyable.

Deserved
To be worthy of something due to one's actions or qualities.

• After studying for weeks, she deserved the high grade she received on her exam.

Patient
Able to wait calmly for a long time or accept difficulties without becoming annoyed.

• The patient customer waited quietly while the shop assistant helped someone else.

Economy
The system of how money is made and used within a country or region.

• The local economy improved after the new factory opened and created jobs.

Unemployed
Not having a job but available to work.

• Sarah has been unemployed for three months and spends every morning searching for new positions.

Moment
A very short period of time.

• I need a moment to think about your question before I answer.

Skills
Abilities that allow you to do something well.

• Technical skills are important, but employers also value good communication abilities.

Pocket
A small bag sewn into a piece of clothing for carrying small items.

• I always keep my house keys in my left pocket so I don't forget them.

Loads of
A large amount or number of something.

• There were loads of people at the beach because of the beautiful weather.

Mere
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.

• They solved the complex problem in a mere fifteen minutes.

Acquaintances
People you know slightly but who are not close friends.

• Most of my coworkers are acquaintances rather than close friends.

Can handle
To be able to deal with or manage something.

• Don't worry about me—I can handle this difficult situation on my own.

Stressed
Feeling worried and nervous about something.

• She felt stressed about giving her presentation to the entire company.

Paperwork
Written or printed documents that need to be completed or organized.

• The paperwork for buying a house can be overwhelming.

Medicine
Substances used to treat or prevent illnesses and pain.

• Remember to take your medicine with food to avoid stomach upset.

Counter
A long, flat surface where customers are served in a shop.

• I waited at the pharmacy counter while they prepared my prescription.