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C2 Level Wordlist - Finance

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Finance, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
price fixing

an agreement between business rivals to not sell products at a lower price

Ex: Price fixing undermines the principles of free market competition and can harm consumers by limiting choices and driving up prices .
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alimony
alimony
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge considered various factors in determining the amount of alimony to be paid .
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arrears
arrears
[noun]

money that is owed and not yet paid

Ex: The company settled its arrears to avoid penalties .
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collateral

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

Ex: The entrepreneur pledged his stock portfolio as collateral to secure the business loan needed to expand his company .
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contingency

the funds that are set aside for unforeseen expenses that may arise in the future

Ex: Personal finance experts recommend building a contingency fund equivalent to three to six months ' worth of living expenses to provide a financial buffer in case of job loss or medical emergencies .
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lump sum
lump sum
[noun]

a single, large payment made in full, instead of smaller payments made over time

Ex: Employees who resign from the company often receive a lump sum payment for their unused vacation days upon departure .
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overhead
overhead
[noun]

the regular costs required for maintaining a business or an organization

Ex: Overhead can vary widely depending on the size and location of the organization.
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top-up
top-up
[noun]

an extra amount of money added to an existing sum so that it reaches the required total

Ex: As my prepaid phone plan was running low on minutes, I went online to top up my account before it expired.
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bubble
bubble
[noun]

a rapid trend of increase in prices that eventually leads to a collapse

Ex: Central banks closely monitor asset prices to identify and mitigate the risks associated with the formation of bubbles in financial markets .
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face value

the price that is imprinted on a product

Ex: Despite its low face value, the collectible coin was worth significantly more to enthusiasts due to its rarity and historical significance .
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outlay
outlay
[noun]

the sum of money spent

Ex: Outlay for utilities increased this year .
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receivables

the amount of unpaid debt that a company expects to receive from its customers or another company

Ex: The accountant reconciled the receivables ledger to ensure that all invoices and payments were accurately recorded .
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seed money

the initial amount of money needed to start a business or project

Ex: As a crowdfunding campaign stretch goal , the project creators aimed to raise enough seed money to establish a small business around their innovative product idea .
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gratuity
gratuity
[noun]

an additional amount of money given to someone for their services

Ex: The chauffeur provided excellent service , so we gave him a gratuity in appreciation for his professionalism .
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savings and loan association

an organization that lends money to people for buying a house or pays interest on the money that they save there

Ex: Depositors trusted the stability of the savings and loan association, knowing that their savings were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
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clearing house

a financial institution that oversees exchanging cheques and other financial transactions

Ex: The clearing house conducts daily settlements to ensure that trades are settled promptly and accurately , reducing systemic risk in the financial system .
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line of credit

the maximum amount of loan that a customer is allowed to receive

Ex: The student obtained a line of credit from a financial institution to help cover tuition and living expenses while attending university .
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fintech
fintech
[noun]

the technological innovation in financial services

Ex: Governments around the world are recognizing the potential of fintech to drive financial inclusion and economic growth , implementing supportive policies and regulations to foster innovation in the sector .
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pension pot

the total accumulated savings set aside for retirement

Ex: Upon reaching retirement age , individuals can choose to withdraw a lump sum or receive regular payments from their pension pot to support their living expenses .
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child support

a regular payment from one parent to financially support the child after a divorce

Ex: Parents can work together to establish a fair child support arrangement outside of court , often with the help of a mediator .
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corporate welfare

subsidies, incentives, or benefits given by the government to big or growing businesses and corporations

Ex: Transparency advocates call for greater oversight and accountability in the distribution of corporate welfare to ensure that the funds are used effectively .
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giro
giro
[noun]

a British banking system in which funds are transferred from one account to another upon authorization, often via bank or post office

Ex: The giro system allows quick and secure fund transfers .
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to liquidate

to clear one's debt

Ex: After selling off his assets , he was able to liquidate his debt .
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net asset value

the value of a company's assets minus its liabilities, divided by the number of outstanding shares

Ex: The financial report included a detailed breakdown of the company 's net asset value, highlighting the growth in its portfolio of investments .
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endowment
endowment
[noun]

money or property donated to an institution, the income from which is used for its support

Ex: Alumni contributions increased the school 's endowment.
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