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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price fixing [noun]

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

Ex: Cartels often engage in price fixing to control market prices and limit competition , resulting in higher prices for consumers .

alimony [noun]

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

Ex: The terms of the divorce settlement included provisions for alimony and child support .

arrears [noun]

money that is owed and not yet paid

Ex: Interest continued to accumulate on the outstanding arrears .

collateral [noun]

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

Ex: In the event of default , the lender has the right to seize and sell the collateral to recover the outstanding debt .

contingency [noun]

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

Ex: Non-profit organizations often establish contingency funds to prepare for unexpected drops in donations or to address urgent community needs .

lump sum [noun]

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

Ex: Instead of monthly pension payments , retirees sometimes opt for a lump sum payout , allowing them more flexibility in managing their finances .

overhead [noun]

the regular costs required for maintaining a business or an organization

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top-up [noun]

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

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bubble [noun]

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

Ex: Many analysts warn that the rapid rise in cryptocurrency prices may be indicative of a speculative bubble that could burst at any moment .

face value [noun]

the price that is imprinted on a product

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outlay [noun]

the sum of money spent

Ex: Initial outlay for the equipment was high .

receivables [noun]

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

Ex: The aging report showed that a large portion of the company 's receivables were overdue , prompting management to take action to expedite payments .

seed money [noun]

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

Ex: The university 's innovation center offers seed money grants to faculty members to support the development of promising research projects .

gratuity [noun]

an additional amount of money given to someone for their services

Ex: It 's customary to leave a gratuity for the waiter or waitress when dining at a restaurant .

savings and loan association [phrase]

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

Ex: Members of the community pooled their savings to establish a local savings and loan association to provide affordable loans to small businesses .

clearing house [noun]

a financial institution that oversees exchanging cheques and other financial transactions

Ex: The international clearing house handles transactions between banks from different countries , ensuring smooth and efficient cross-border payments .

line of credit [noun]

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

Ex: The company 's line of credit with its suppliers allowed it to maintain inventory levels without tying up excessive capital .

fintech [noun]

the technological innovation in financial services

Ex: The fintech industry is rapidly evolving , with new players entering the market to disrupt established financial institutions by offering innovative solutions for lending , insurance , and wealth management .

pension pot [noun]

the total accumulated savings set aside for retirement

Ex: After years of diligent saving , John 's pension pot had grown significantly , providing him with a substantial income during retirement .

child support [noun]

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

Ex: Failure to pay child support can result in legal consequences , including wage garnishment or even imprisonment .

corporate welfare [noun]

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

Ex: Proponents of corporate welfare claim that such financial support is necessary to protect jobs and stimulate economic growth .

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: Customers can authorize giro transfers at their local post office .

to liquidate [verb]

to clear one's debt

Ex: She worked extra hours to liquidate her student loans .

net asset value [noun]

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

Ex: The net asset value per share of the real estate investment trust ( REIT ) increased significantly due to rising property values .

endowment [noun]

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

Ex: The hospital receives income from its endowment for medical research .

C2 Level Wordlist
Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings
Relationship Dynamics and Connections	Social and Moral Behaviors	Tastes and Smells	Sounds
Textures	Thoughts and Decisions	Complaint and Criticism	Harmony and Discord
Communication and Discussion	Body Language and Emotional Actions	Order and Permission	Advice and Influence
Honor and Admiration	Request and Answer	Attempt and Prevention	Changing and Forming
Movements	Preparing Food	Food and Drinks	Natural Environment
Animals	Weather and Temperature	Disaster and Pollution	Work Environment
Occupations	Accommodation	Transportation	Tourism and Migration
Hobbies and Routines	Sports	Arts	Cinema and Theater
Literature	Music	Clothes and Fashion	Architecture
History	Culture and Custom	Society	Religion
Philosophy	Linguistics	Politics	Law
Crime	Punishment	War and Army	Government
Education	Media	Technology and Internet	Marketing and Advertisement
Shopping	Business and Management	Finance	Scientific Fields and Studies
Medicine	Health Condition	Recovery and Treatment	Human Body
Psychology	Biology	Chemistry	Physics
Astronomy	Mathematics	Geology	Engineering
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