Why Does This Stuff Cost So Much?

inflation

a continual increase in the price of goods or services

Because of inflation, I can’t buy as much with my allowance as I used to.

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spike

suddenly increase

The number of travelers at the airport can spike during the holiday season.

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splurged

spent more money than usual on something

My sister and I splurged on new outfits to wear on our big trip to Spain.

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demand

the number of people who want to buy a certain product or service

There was a big demand for ice cream yesterday because the weather was so hot.

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income

money earned

For extra income, I decided to get a second part-time job.

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