English Words From Voice of America (Charles Kelly)

to have to do with ("The talks will deal with the problem of pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her company deals in plastic.")

to argue for or against something; n. a public discussion or argument

something that is owed; the condition of owing

to choose; to settle; to judge

to say; to make a statement

to make less in size or amount

going far down; a long way from top to bottom

to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; n. a loss; the condition of having lost

to guard or fight against attack; to protect

a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or imports are greater than exports