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Oxford vocab 15

 

Unfeasible. So-called. Fad. Prick. Pay off. Dependent on. Course of action.

Unfeasible. not possible to do or achieve

So called. used to show that you do not think that the word or phrase that is being used to describe somebody/something is appropriate

Fad. something that people are interested in for only a short period of time

SYNONYM craze

Prick. to make a very small hole in something with a sharp point

Pay off. (informal) (of a plan or an action, especially one that involves risk) to be successful and bring good results

Dependent on.  to rely on somebody/something and be able to trust them

Course of action. a way of acting in or dealing with a particular situation


Many critics deemed the so-called "get-rich-quick" schemes a fad, arguing that they were unfeasible and designed to prey on people's dreams. However, for some individuals, these schemes appeared enticing, promising a quick payoff that seemed to offer a shortcut to financial success.


The reality, though, often proved to be quite different. Many found themselves dependent on these schemes, investing time and money without any substantial return. As a result, they had to reconsider their course of action.


It became evident that pursuing a more realistic and sustainable approach to financial growth was the wisest choice. Instead of falling for fads, individuals decided to focus on practical and long-term strategies that would ultimately pay off in a more meaningful and enduring way.

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