Money and Business

to diminish in value, especially over time

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

The economy fluctuates, affecting businesses and individuals alike.

to fall to the ground rapidly

The elevator malfunctioned and began to plummet to the ground, causing panic among the passengers.

to go higher while flying

The eagle soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape for prey.

a car that has a foldable or detachable roof

He drove a convertible to enjoy the sunny weather.

relating to the removal or reduction of governmental power or regulations from an industry, commodity, etc.

costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

She threw an extravagant birthday party with live music and gourmet catering.

relating to government revenue or public money, especially taxes

The government faces challenges in balancing fiscal priorities while addressing social needs.

relating to a policy in which private businesses are allowed to thrive without government control

‌not paid, done, etc. within the required or expected timeframe

The bill payment is overdue, and late fees may apply.

the money that is demanded by the court to be paid to an ex-spouse or ex-partner

After the divorce, she was awarded monthly alimony payments to support her financially.

money that is owed and not yet paid

He finally paid off his arrears from the last six months.

additional but less important, often connected to a main element

While the primary objective of the project was to enhance customer satisfaction, there were collateral advantages, including increased brand loyalty.

something that is used as an encouraging and motivating factor

The opportunity to travel abroad was a great incentive for volunteers to participate in the program.

to perform an official examination or review of a company's financial records or accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance

The accountant audited the company's financial records to ensure compliance with tax regulations.

an act of giving money to a foreign country, a failing company, or an organization on the verge of collapse to ensure their safety from bankruptcy

the state or condition of not having enough money to pay one's debts

a sentence or group of words from a movie, book, etc. that someone else repeats

She included a famous quotation from Shakespeare in her essay.

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

He crunched the potato chips loudly during the movie.

the act of letting the air out of something

an amount of money paid regularly to the shareholders of a company

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1 per share.

to utilize borrowed funds or financial resources to increase one's capacity for investment or acquisition

The ambitious entrepreneur leveraged capital from investors to fund the expansion of the startup.

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the CEO's daughter.

an amount of money that a government or organization pays to lower the costs of producing goods or providing services so that prices do not increase

The government provides subsidies to farmers to support agricultural production and maintain food security.

a tax paid on goods imported or exported

The government imposed a tariff on imported steel to protect domestic producers.

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, considered unethical or illegal

The lender was accused of usury after charging triple-digit interest.

the state in which a substance exhibits a characteristic readiness to flow with little or no tendency to disperse and relatively high incompressibility

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy

Monetarism emphasizes the role of monetary policy over fiscal policy.

an economic situation with persistent high inflation and a high unemployment rate

The country experienced stagflation, with prices rising and jobs disappearing.

the collective body of clients served by a business, professional, or institution

The boutique's clientele favored minimalist fashion and high-end fabrics.

a corporation formed by merging different firms or businesses

The conglomerate expanded its operations by acquiring companies in various industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods.

a business company controlled or owned by a holding or parent company

The tech giant acquired a new subsidiary to expand its product line.

an advertising television program that tries to promote a product by giving a lot of information about it in a supposedly objective manner

The infomercial for the new kitchen appliance demonstrated its multiple uses and featured testimonials from satisfied customers.

the action of restricting or withdrawing a book, document, or writing from circulation

The government imposed a curtailment of the controversial book.

to get goods or services from an external supplier or assign specific tasks to an outside entity rather than handling them internally

Many companies choose to outsource customer support to specialized call centers.

a person whose job is to sell and buy assets and goods for other people

a person who lends money to people, typically under illegal conditions, at a very high rate of interest

The borrower is currently dealing with a loan shark who threatens physical harm if the loan isn't repaid on time.

a rich and powerful person who is successful in business or industry

a wealthy, influential, and successful businessperson

John D. Rockefeller started out as a young businessman and quickly became a titan of industry, ultimately earning the title "magnate.

(in business, politics, etc.) a situation in which the competition is so fierce that everyone is willing to do whatever it takes to be successful, even if it means harming others

During the war, it was a dog eat dog situation - everyone was fighting for their own survival.