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C1 Level Wordlist - Money and Finance

Here you will learn some English words about money and finance, such as "bankrupt", "broke", "stake", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary

an economic system that is not operated by the government rather by free competition and supply and demand

Ex: The deregulation of industries is often a key component of transitioning to a free market economy .
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a place in which shares and stocks are traded

Ex: Stock exchanges play a crucial role in the economy by facilitating the allocation of capital and investment opportunities .
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bankrupt
[Adjective]

(of organizations or people) legally declared as unable to pay their debts to creditors

Ex: The bankrupt individual sought financial counseling to manage their debts .
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broke
[Adjective]

having little or no financial resources

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he was broke and could n't join them for dinner .
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stake
[noun]

an amount of money invested in a business

Ex: The family-owned business decided to sell a minority stake to raise funds for expansion .
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an economic system in which private businesses determine production, prices, and salaries not the government

Ex: The United States is often cited as an example of a market economy characterized by private enterprise and minimal government regulation .
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earnings
[noun]

(always plural) money received for work done or services provided

Ex: The government 's policies aimed to increase household earnings and reduce income inequality .
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incentive
[noun]

a payment or concession to encourage someone to do something specific

Ex: The government introduced subsidies as an incentive for farmers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices .
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to hoard
[Verb]

to gather and store a large supply of food, money, etc., usually somewhere secret

Ex: They are hoarding essential supplies in case of emergency .
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extravagant
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costing a lot of money, more than the necessary or affordable amount

Ex: The CEO 's extravagant spending habits raised eyebrows among shareholders and employees alike .
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to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

Ex: The economy is unstable , causing stock prices to fluctuate wildly .
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to freeze
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to legally prevent money, property, or a bank account from being used or sold

Ex: During divorce proceedings , a court may issue an order to freeze joint assets until a settlement can be reached .
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to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change

Ex: The athlete 's heart rate leveled off after the initial burst of exertion , settling into a sustainable pace .
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the process or provision of financial aid for something such as a charity or cause, usually through holding special events

Ex: The university alumni association hosts fundraising events to provide scholarships for students in need.
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a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

Ex: The global economy entered a deep depression following the financial crisis of 2008 .
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a balanced state between opposing influences or powers

Ex: After a period of rapid growth , the economy is now moving toward a new state of equilibrium with steady but modest increases .
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monopoly
[noun]

a situation in which one organization or entity exclusively controls the production, distribution, or trade of a product or service, making other rivals unable to compete

Ex: The pharmaceutical firm held a monopoly on the production of the lifesaving drug , leading to high prices for consumers .
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merger
[noun]

the joining of two companies or organizations together to form a larger one

Ex: The merger of the healthcare providers aimed to improve patient services and reduce operational costs .
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donor
[noun]

someone or something that gives money, clothes, etc. to a charity for free

Ex: The museum ’s new exhibit was made possible by a substantial donation from a private donor.
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index
[noun]

a system that provides the amount of prices, costs, etc. so that one can compare them with their previous value

Ex: The company 's performance index showed steady growth in sales and profitability over the last quarter .
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portfolio
[noun]

a group of shares that a person or organization owns

Ex: Building a strong portfolio requires careful analysis and strategic asset allocation .
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a technology that allows short-range data transfer between cell phones and other electronic devices to do things such as paying for a purchase, etc.

Ex: The new smartwatch features near-field communication, enabling users to make payments and transfer data easily .
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buck
[noun]

one dollar

Ex: He bet his friend a buck that his favorite team would win the game .
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nickel
[noun]

a five-cent coin of Canada and the US

Ex: He did n't have a nickel to his name after spending all his money on rent .
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dime
[noun]

a ten-cent coin of Canada and the US

Ex: The charity drive asked people to donate even a dime to help those in need .
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peak
[noun]

the topmost point on a graph that indicates the highest level reached during a progression or development

Ex: Analyzing the peak on the growth curve helped us identify the most successful phase of the project .
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worthless
[Adjective]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

Ex: The old computer was outdated and worthless for modern tasks .
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costly
[Adjective]

costing much money, often more than one is willing to pay

Ex: The university tuition fees were too costly for many students , so they sought scholarships or financial aid .
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cut
[noun]

a share in something monetary

Ex: The investor was entitled to a generous cut of the company 's revenue as a return on their investment .
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prepaid
[Adjective]

already paid for

Ex: He received a prepaid gift card as a reward for his outstanding performance at work .
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priceless
[Adjective]

having great value or importance

Ex: The memories created during family vacations are priceless treasures .
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to change the ownership of an industry, service, or business from public to private

Ex: The decision to privatize the public transportation system sparked debate among citizens and policymakers .
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quotation
[noun]

a statement indicating the cost of a specific service or piece of work

Ex: Before signing the contract , they reviewed the quotation to ensure it aligned with their budget and expectations .
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subsidy
[noun]

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

Ex: The arts organization relies on government subsidies to fund its cultural programs and events .
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tariff
[noun]

a tax paid on goods imported or exported

Ex: Businesses are concerned about potential tariff increases that could impact their supply chain costs .
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an accountant's profession or tasks

Ex: The conference focused on the latest trends and developments in international accountancy standards .
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to back
[Verb]

to provide money or resources to support a business, project, or person

Ex: The wealthy philanthropist backed the museum 's renovation project .
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to merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one

Ex: The nonprofit organization consolidated its fundraising efforts by merging several fundraising accounts .
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to put an amount of money or other item of value into a bank account

Ex: The student deposited the scholarship award in her college tuition account to cover expenses .
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