couple n. two people or things that are seen together or associated, esp a man and woman together create v. cause to exist; make (sth new or original) credit n. permission to delay payment for goods and services until after they have been received; system of paying in this way criteria n. (pl of criterion) standard by which sth is judged crucial adj. ~ very important; decisive culture n. refined understanding and appreciation of art, literature, etc currency n. money system in use in a country cycle n. series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order
