English Words for "Finance" | SAT Vocabulary

to compensate

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to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

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Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss.

As a gesture of goodwill, the airline offered to compensate passengers for the inconvenience caused by the delayed flight.

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to reimburse

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to repay someone for expenses or losses they have experienced

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to accrue

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(particularly related to money) to gradually increase in amount or number

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to donate

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to freely give goods, money, or food to someone or an organization

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to acquire

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to buy or begin to have something

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to fundraise

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to seek financial contributions or donations for a particular cause, organization, or event

to borrow

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to use or take something belonging to someone else, with the idea of returning it

lend

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to deposit

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

withdraw

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to garner

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to obtain or earn something desired or needed, typically through effort or skill

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tariff

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a tax paid on goods imported or exported

levy

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a charge or fee set, especially by authority or law

dividend

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an amount of money paid regularly to the shareholders of a company

revenue

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the total income generated from business activities or other sources.

expense

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the amount of money spent to do or have something

austerity

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strict economic measures implemented by a government to reduce public expenditure and budget deficits

commercialization

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the process of introducing a new product or service into the market for sale

commodity

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(economics) an unprocessed material that can be traded in different exchanges or marketplaces

asset

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a valuable resource or quality owned by an individual, organization, or entity, typically with economic value and the potential to provide future benefits

liability

boom-bust cycle

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/bˈuːmbˈʌst sˈaɪkəl/

an economic cycle characterized by periods of rapid economic expansion followed by periods of contraction or recession

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compound noun

economy of scale

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/ɪkˈɑːnəmi ʌv skˈeɪl/

the cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to size, output, or scale of operation

stock market

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/stˈɑːk mˈɑːɹkɪt/

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

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fiduciary

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a person or organization that holds a position of trust, responsibility, and confidence to manage assets or property on behalf of others

depreciation

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a decline in something's price or value

appreciation

salvage value

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/sˈælvɪdʒ vˈæljuː/

the estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life

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compound noun

auction

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a public sale in which goods or properties are sold to the person who bids higher

transaction

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the general process of purchasing or selling something

subsidy

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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

monopoly

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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

blockbuster

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a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

What is a "blockbuster"?

A blockbuster is a product, such as a movie, book, or game, that achieves great success and widespread popularity. It often generates significant revenue due to its broad appeal and high demand. Blockbusters are typically well-promoted and attract a large audience, making a substantial impact in their industry and often becoming a major cultural phenomenon.

handout

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money, food, or other resources distributed freely to those in need, typically by an organization or government

recession

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/ˌɹiˈsɛʃən/, /ɹɪˈsɛʃən/

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

bankruptcy

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a situation in which a person or business is unable to pay due debts

stake

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an amount of money invested in a business

consumer

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someone who buys and uses services or goods

investor

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a person or organization that provides money or resources to a business or project with the expectation of making a profit

opulence

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wealth or affluence, especially when displayed in a showy manner

overhead

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the regular costs required for maintaining a business or an organization

outlay

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an amount of budget dedicated to something

income

treasury

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the funds and resources that a country or organization controls

bounty

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a reward or payment given as motivation for completing a task or reaching an objective

asset bubble

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a situation in which the prices of assets, such as stocks, real estate, or commodities, become significantly inflated beyond their intrinsic value due to speculative investing or market hype

ledger

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a book or digital record that contains financial transactions and balances, organized by accounts

pecuniary

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involving or about money

fiscal

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relating to government revenue or public money, especially taxes

nonfinancial

monetary

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relating to money or currency

lucrative

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capable of producing a lot of profit or earning a great amount of money for someone

marketable

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desirable or sought after, especially by employers or in the marketplace

intensive

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(in business) concentrating on or using something a lot, such as a piece of equipment, etc.

profitable

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(of a business) providing benefits or valuable returns

unprofitable

nonprofit

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(of an organization, activity, etc.) operating without the goal of generating any financial benefits

capitalistic

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characterized by an economic system where private ownership of businesses and resources drives production and distribution with a focus on profit

socialistic

high-end

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Approving

having a much higher quality and price than the rest of their kind

parsimonious

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spending money very reluctantly

extravagant

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

affluent

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possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

upscale

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Approving

high quality, luxurious, or intended for a wealthier clientele

lavish

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having or showing great expense, richness, or luxury

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