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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C1 Level Wordlist

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

Ex: Entrepreneurs thrive in a free market environment where innovation and efficiency are rewarded .

a place in which shares and stocks are traded

Ex: Companies list their shares on a stock exchange to raise capital from investors .
bankrupt [adjective]

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

Ex: The once-thriving neighborhood became desolate after the major employer went bankrupt .
broke [adjective]

having little or no financial resources

Ex:
stake [noun]

an amount of money invested in a business

Ex: The billionaire entrepreneur acquired a controlling stake in the struggling airline to turn it around .

an economic system in which private businesses determine production, prices, and salaries not the government

Ex: The transition to a market economy in Eastern Europe led to significant economic reforms and privatization .
earnings [noun]

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

Ex: Earnings from the new product line exceeded projections , leading to a record-breaking year for the company .

a payment or concession to encourage someone to do something specific

Ex: The loyalty program offered discounts and rewards as incentives for frequent customers .
to hoard [verb]

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

Ex: He recently hoarded money under the mattress as a precautionary measure .
extravagant [adjective]

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

Ex: The hotel 's extravagant suites offered breathtaking views and personalized butler service .

to vary or waver between two or more states or amounts

Ex: Her weight fluctuates depending on her diet and exercise routine .

to legally prevent money, property, or a bank account from being used or sold

Ex: The court issued an injunction to freeze the defendant 's assets , pending resolution of the lawsuit .

to reach a stable or steady state after a period of fluctuation or change

Ex: The price of oil has leveled off after a period of sharp fluctuations , providing some relief to consumers .

the process or provision of financial aid for something such as a charity or cause, usually through holding special events

Ex: Volunteers were essential to the success of the community center 's annual fundraising drive .

a time of little economic activity and high unemployment, which lasts for a long time

Ex:

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 .
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 telecommunications company was accused of maintaining a monopoly in the rural internet market , stifling competition .
merger [noun]

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

Ex: The tech industry 's recent merger resulted in a significant consolidation of software development resources .
donor [noun]

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

Ex: The charity organized a special event to recognize its long-term donor for years of support .
index [noun]

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

Ex:

a group of shares that a person or organization owns

Ex: His portfolio of tech stocks performed exceptionally well during the market boom .

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 museum uses near-field communication to provide visitors with detailed information about exhibits through their phones .
buck [noun]

one dollar

Ex: She only had ten bucks left in her wallet after paying for groceries .
nickel [noun]

a five-cent coin of Canada and the US

Ex: She saved every nickel and dime to buy her favorite book .
dime [noun]

a ten-cent coin of Canada and the US

Ex: The cost of a phone call used to be just a dime , but now it 's much higher .
peak [noun]

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

Ex: To understand the trend , look for the peak in the performance data over the past year .
worthless [adjective]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

Ex: His promises proved to be worthless as he failed to deliver on his commitments .
costly [adjective]

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

Ex: The medical treatment for his condition was extremely costly , but necessary .
cut [noun]

a share in something monetary

Ex: The company 's employees were awarded a bonus as a cut of the company 's profits for the successful fiscal year .
prepaid [adjective]

already paid for

Ex: They booked their vacation through a prepaid travel agency to save money on accommodations .
priceless [adjective]

having great value or importance

Ex: The support of true friends is a priceless gift in difficult times .

to change the ownership of an industry, service, or business from public to private

Ex: Critics argue that privatizing healthcare services could lead to unequal access to medical treatment .

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

Ex: The company sent a quotation to the client outlining the costs and timeline for the software development project .
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 local council offers subsidies to businesses that implement environmentally friendly practices .
tariff [noun]

a tax paid on goods imported or exported

Ex: Negotiations between countries often focus on reducing tariffs to promote free trade .

an accountant's profession or tasks

Ex: The professor specializes in teaching advanced courses in financial accountancy .
to back [verb]

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

Ex: The investors backed the innovative tech company with millions of dollars .

to merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one

Ex: The investor decided to consolidate their various investment accounts into a single brokerage account .

to put an amount of money or other item of value into a bank account

Ex: They deposited the cash from the fundraiser in the school 's account for future use .