Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Financial Behaviours

Here, you will learn some English words related to Financial Behaviours that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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frugal

[Adjective]

careful to not spend money in an unnecessary or wasteful way

Ex: His frugal habits allowed him to save money for unexpected expenses.

thrifty

[Adjective]

(of a person) careful with money and resources, avoiding unnecessary spending

Ex: She is a thrifty shopper, always finding the best deals.

cautious

[Adjective]

(of a person) careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Ex: She walked with cautious steps along the icy sidewalk, mindful of the slippery surface.

solvent

[Adjective]

having the ability to meet financial obligations and paying debts

Ex: Despite economic challenges, the company remained solvent due to wise financial management.

insolvent

[Adjective]

incapable of fulfilling financial obligations due to a lack of money

Ex: The company became insolvent after several poor financial decisions.

spendthrift

[Adjective]

marked by extravagant and often wasteful use of resources or money

Ex: In a spendthrift display of generosity, she surprised her friends with thoughtful and personalized gifts.

profligate

[Adjective]

overly extravagant or wasteful, especially with money

Ex: Despite their limited income, she remained profligate in her spending habits.

extravagant

[Adjective]

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

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

lavish

[Adjective]

generous in giving or expressing

Ex: The team received lavish praise for their outstanding performance.

stingy

[Adjective]

unwilling to spend or give away money or resources

Ex: He was so stingy that he wouldn't even buy a coffee for his friend.

wasteful

[Adjective]

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

Ex: She was criticized for her wasteful spending habits, often buying things she didn't need.

miserly

[Adjective]

having an extreme reluctance to spend money or resources

Ex: The miserly customer complained about the cost of every item, even in a discount store.

overextended

[Adjective]

having committed to or taken on more tasks, responsibilities, or financial obligations than can be comfortably managed

penny-pinching

[Adjective]

(of a person) unwilling to spend money

Ex: Sarah's penny-pinching ways have allowed her to save a substantial amount of money over the years.

profit-minded

[Adjective]

interested in making money or achieving financial gains

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7)
Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Age and Appearance	Body Shape
Wellness	Intellectual Capability	Intellectual Incapabilities	Positive Human Traits
Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits	Financial Behaviours	Social Behaviours
Short-tempered Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Tastes and Smells	Sounds	Textures

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