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Key Famous Streets Vocabulary
wall street

a street in lower Manhattan where the New York Stock Exchange is located; symbol of American finance

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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: We ride our bikes along the bike lane on the main street.
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New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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Manhattan
Manhattan
[noun]

one of the five boroughs of New York City

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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: The meeting should start in about ten minutes .
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center
center
[noun]

a specific location or facility where a particular activity, function, or purpose is focused

Ex: The fitness center offers a range of workout options, from yoga to weight training.
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finance
finance
[noun]

a type of business activity that involves providing money or other resources, such as capital, to support economic transactions, investments, and other financial activities

Ex: Small businesses often struggle to access finance.
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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: The company's main office is located downtown .
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New York Stock Exchange

a stock exchange in New York

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to buy
to buy
[Verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Did you remember to buy tickets for the concert this weekend ?
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to sell
to sell
[Verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: The company plans to sell its new product in international markets .
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stock
stock
[noun]

the funds acquired by a company or corporation through the issuance and purchase of shares

Ex: The company 's strong financial performance led to an increase in the stock's market price .
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stock exchange

a place in which shares and stocks are traded

Ex: Stock exchanges play a crucial role in the economy by facilitating the allocation of capital and investment opportunities .
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busy
busy
[Adjective]

(of a place) full of activity or people

Ex: The city center is always busy, especially during the holiday season .
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banker
banker
[noun]

a person who possesses or has a high rank in a bank or any other financial institution

Ex: Bankers are responsible for ensuring compliance with banking regulations and maintaining the financial health of the institution .
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stockbroker

a professional who buys and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities on behalf of clients, usually for a commission or fee

Ex: Many stockbrokers work for brokerage firms or investment banks , while others operate independently as financial advisors or wealth managers .
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Dutch
Dutch
[Adjective]

belonging or relating to the Netherlands, its people, and language

Ex: We tasted some delicious Dutch cheese on our trip to Amsterdam .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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economy
economy
[noun]

the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region

Ex: The global pandemic caused significant disruptions to the economy, affecting businesses and employment worldwide .
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decision
decision
[noun]

a choice or judgment that is made after adequate consideration or thought

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources reflects the company 's commitment to sustainability .
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to affect
to affect
[Verb]

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

Ex: Positive feedback can significantly affect an individual 's confidence and motivation .
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stock market

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

Ex: The global pandemic had a profound impact on the stock market, leading to volatile fluctuations .
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to go up
to go up
[Verb]

to increase in value, extent, amount, etc.

Ex: Due to inflation , the cost of living has gone up.
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to go down

(of a price, temperature, etc.) to decrease in amount or level

Ex: As winter approaches , the temperature tends to go down significantly .
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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .
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feeling
feeling
[noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: Despite her best efforts to hide it , the feeling of anxiety gnawed at her stomach throughout the job interview .
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protest
protest
[noun]

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

Ex: The community held a peaceful protest to express their concerns about the development plans .
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unfairness

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

Ex: He recognized the unfairness of the rule and spoke out .
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .
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bronze
bronze
[Adjective]

covered with or made of a reddish-brown metal named bronze

Ex: He received a bronze medal for his performance in the competition.
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bull
bull
[noun]

any male member of the cow family

Ex: Caution signs warned hikers about the presence of grazing bulls in the pasture , urging them to proceed with care .
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