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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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