Tài chính & ngân sách
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account /əˈkaʊnt/
- bank accountEasy to bank account, meaning to tip laterally
- open an accountMedium to make available or start operations regarding an account
- take into account every detailHard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding into account every detail
- render a full account of expenditureVery Hard to render a full account of expenditure, meaning to cause to become
accountant /əˈkaʊntənt/
- hire an accountantEasy to hire an accountant, meaning to engage or hire for work
- certified public accountantMedium to certified public accountant, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- forensic accountant investigationHard describing forensic accountant investigation (of, relating to, or used in public debate or argument)
- consult a seasoned accountantVery Hard to consult a seasoned accountant, meaning to get or ask advice from
accumulate /əˈkjumjəˌleɪt/
- accumulate dustEasy to accumulate dust, meaning to get or gather together
- accumulate loyalty pointsMedium to accumulate loyalty points, meaning to get or gather together
- accumulate substantial wealthHard to accumulate substantial wealth, meaning to get or gather together
- accumulate massive capital reservesVery Hard to accumulate massive capital reserves, meaning to get or gather together
actual /ˈæktʃəwəl/
- actual priceEasy describing actual price (presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible)
- actual expenditure versus forecastMedium describing actual expenditure versus forecast (presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible)
- actual market value of sharesHard describing actual market value of shares (presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible)
- discrepancy between actual and perceived riskVery Hard describing discrepancy between actual and perceived risk (a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions)
adviser /ædˈvaɪzɚ/
- trusted adviserEasy to trusted adviser, meaning to have confidence or faith in
- senior financial adviserMedium describing senior financial adviser (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
- chief economic adviser to the premierHard describing chief economic adviser to the premier (a person who is in charge)
- serve as confidant and trusted adviserVery Hard to serve as confidant and trusted adviser, meaning to serve a purpose, role, or function
advisor /ædˈvaɪzɚ/
- academic advisorEasy describing academic advisor (an educator who works at a college or university)
- technical advisor to the committeeMedium describing technical advisor to the committee (a pickup truck with a gun mounted on it)
- certified wealth management advisorHard to certified wealth management advisor, meaning to provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- foreign policy advisor briefingVery Hard describing foreign policy advisor briefing (of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own))
afford /əˈfɔrd/
- cannot afford a new carEasy a collocation phrase: cannot afford a new car
- afford to hire more developersMedium to afford to hire more developers, meaning to be able to spare or give up
- afford a unique opportunity for growthHard to afford a unique opportunity for growth, meaning to be able to spare or give up
- ill afford to squander valuable resourcesVery Hard describing ill afford to squander valuable resources (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)
allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/
- allocate time wiselyEasy to allocate time wisely, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- allocate funds for staff developmentMedium to allocate funds for staff development, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- allocate scarce capital efficientlyHard to allocate scarce capital efficiently, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- misallocate resources due to political expediencyVery Hard a collocation phrase: misallocate resources due to political expediency
amount /əˈmaʊnt/
- small amount of moneyEasy describing small amount of money (the slender part of the back)
- total amount dueMedium to total amount due, meaning to add up in number or quantity
- substantial amount of venture capitalHard describing substantial amount of venture capital (fairly large)
- amount to a breach of fiduciary trustVery Hard to amount to a breach of fiduciary trust, meaning to be tantamount or equivalent to
analyst /ˈænəlɪst/
- market analystEasy to market analyst, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
- senior financial analyst reportMedium describing senior financial analyst report (an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation)
- security analyst consensusHard describing security analyst consensus (the state of being free from danger or injury)
- prominent industry analyst forewarnedVery Hard describing prominent industry analyst forewarned (having a quality that thrusts itself into attention)
annual /ˈænjuəl/
- annual holidayEasy describing annual holiday ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- annual general meeting of shareholdersMedium describing annual general meeting of shareholders ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- submit the audited annual reportHard to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding the audited annual report
- compound annual growth rate calculationsVery Hard to compound annual growth rate calculations, meaning to make more intense, stronger, or more marked
asset /ˈæset/
- valuable assetEasy describing valuable asset (something of value)
- total assets under managementMedium to total assets under management, meaning to add up in number or quantity
- liquid asset reserve requirementsHard describing liquid asset reserve requirements (a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure)
- freeze ill-gotten foreign assetsVery Hard to freeze ill-gotten foreign assets, meaning to stop moving or become immobilized
audit /ˈɔːdɪt/
- audit reportEasy to audit report, meaning to examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
- conduct an internal auditMedium to organize and carry out regarding an internal audit
- external statutory audit findingsHard describing external statutory audit findings (outward features)
- uncover fraud during forensic auditVery Hard to uncover fraud during forensic audit, meaning to make visible
auditor /ˈɔdɪtɚ/
- external auditorEasy describing external auditor (outward features)
- auditor verified the balance sheetMedium describing auditor verified the balance sheet (someone who listens attentively)
- lead auditor flagged breachesHard to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding auditor flagged breaches
- independent auditor issued opinionVery Hard describing independent auditor issued opinion (a neutral or uncommitted person (especially in politics))
average /ˈævɚɪdʒ/
- above averageEasy describing above average (an earlier section of a written text)
- average annual turnover rateMedium to average annual turnover rate, meaning to amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
- moving average convergence divergenceHard to moving average convergence divergence, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
- law of averages will catch upVery Hard describing law of averages will catch up (the collection of rules imposed by authority)
balance /ˈbæləns/
- lose balanceEasy to lose balance, meaning to fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
- check bank balance onlineMedium to check bank balance online, meaning to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
- audited balance sheet reconciliationHard to audited balance sheet reconciliation, meaning to examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
- tip the delicate balance of talksVery Hard to tip the delicate balance of talks, meaning to cause to tilt
bank /bæŋk/
- open a bank accountEasy to make available or start operations regarding a bank account
- central bank interest rate decisionsMedium describing central bank interest rate decisions (a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication)
- commercial bank stress test resultsHard describing commercial bank stress test results (a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television)
- run on the bank triggered panicVery Hard to operate, manage, or execute regarding on the bank triggered panic
banker /ˈbæŋkɚ/
- investment bankerEasy describing investment banker (the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit)
- meet with personal bankerMedium to fulfill, satisfy, or encounter regarding with personal banker
- merchant banker underwriting agreementsHard describing merchant banker underwriting agreements (a businessperson engaged in retail trade)
- central banker signaled hawkish stanceVery Hard describing central banker signaled hawkish stance (a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication)
bankrupt /ˈbæŋkrəpt/
- go bankruptEasy to go bankrupt, meaning to change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
- declare the subsidiary bankruptMedium to declare the subsidiary bankrupt, meaning to state emphatically and authoritatively
- adjudicate bankrupt debtor assetsHard to adjudicate bankrupt debtor assets, meaning to put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
- morally bankrupt policyVery Hard describing morally bankrupt policy (with respect to moral principles)
bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkrəpsi/
- face bankruptcyEasy to confront or deal with directly regarding bankruptcy
- file for bankruptcy protectionMedium to officially submit or record regarding for bankruptcy protection
- discharge liabilities through bankruptcyHard to discharge liabilities through bankruptcy, meaning to complete or carry out
- stave off imminent bankruptcy with bailoutsVery Hard to stave off imminent bankruptcy with bailouts, meaning to furnish with staves
bill /bɪl/
- pay electricity billEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding electricity bill
- foot the bill for team dinnerMedium to foot the bill for team dinner, meaning to pay for something
- omnibus spending bill passedHard describing omnibus spending bill passed (an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author)
- fit the bill impeccably for the roleVery Hard to fit the bill impeccably for the role, meaning to be agreeable or acceptable to
bond /bɑnd/
- family bond of loveEasy describing family bond of love (a social unit living together)
- government bond investmentMedium describing government bond investment (the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit)
- bond maturity yieldHard to bond maturity yield, meaning to stick to firmly
- my word is my bondVery Hard a collocation phrase: my word is my bond
boom /bum/
- loud thunder boomEasy describing loud thunder boom (characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity)
- economic boom periodMedium describing economic boom period (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- post-war baby boomHard a collocation phrase: post-war baby boom
- boom-and-bust cycle of marketsVery Hard a collocation phrase: boom-and-bust cycle of markets
borrow /ˈbɑˌroʊ/
- borrow a pencil from classmateEasy to borrow a pencil from classmate, meaning to get temporarily
- borrow office equipment temporarilyMedium to borrow office equipment temporarily, meaning to get temporarily
- borrow heavily against collateralHard to borrow heavily against collateral, meaning to get temporarily
- live on borrowed timeVery Hard to live on borrowed time, meaning to inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
broker /ˈbroʊkɚ/
- licensed real estate brokerEasy to licensed real estate broker, meaning to authorize officially
- work with a customs brokerMedium to work with a customs broker, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
- broker a compromise agreementHard to broker a compromise agreement, meaning to act as a broker
- act as power broker in the shadowsVery Hard to act as power broker in the shadows, meaning to perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
- stay within weekly budgetEasy to stay within weekly budget, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
- allocate departmental training budgetMedium to allocate departmental training budget, meaning to distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- curb severe budget deficitsHard to curb severe budget deficits, meaning to lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
- run operations on a shoestring budgetVery Hard to operate, manage, or execute regarding operations on a shoestring budget
burden /ˈbɝdən/
- carry heavy burden on backEasy to carry heavy burden on back, meaning to move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
- ease the financial debt burdenMedium to ease the financial debt burden, meaning to move gently or carefully
- discharge the burden of proof in courtHard to discharge the burden of proof in court, meaning to complete or carry out
- beast of burden enduring hard laborVery Hard describing beast of burden enduring hard labor (a living organism characterized by voluntary movement)
calculate /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/
- calculate total shopping billEasy to calculate total shopping bill, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
- calculate monthly overtime remunerationMedium to calculate monthly overtime remuneration, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
- calculate compounded annualized returnsHard to calculate compounded annualized returns, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
- take a carefully calculated riskVery Hard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a carefully calculated risk
calculation /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
- simple arithmetic calculation stepEasy describing simple arithmetic calculation step (any herbaceous plant having medicinal properties)
- payroll tax deduction calculationMedium describing payroll tax deduction calculation (a list of employees and their salaries)
- grave miscalculation of capital outlayHard to grave miscalculation of capital outlay, meaning to shape (a material like stone or wood) by whittling away at it
- cold cynical calculation behind the vetoVery Hard describing cold cynical calculation behind the veto (a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs))
calculator /ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɚ/
- pocket size solar calculatorEasy to pocket size solar calculator, meaning to put in one's pocket
- online mortgage repayment calculatorMedium describing online mortgage repayment calculator (on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system)
- programmable financial bond calculatorHard a collocation phrase: programmable financial bond calculator
- human calculator performing rapid sumsVery Hard describing human calculator performing rapid sums (any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage)
capital /ˈkæpətəl/
- visit national capital cityEasy to visit national capital city, meaning to go to see a place, as for entertainment
- raise startup seed venture capitalMedium to raise startup seed venture capital, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- optimize return on invested capitalHard to optimize return on invested capital, meaning to make optimal; get the most out of; use best
- make political capital out of a scandalVery Hard to create, produce, or cause regarding political capital out of a scandal
card /kɑrd/
- pay by contactless credit cardEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding by contactless credit card
- exchange business contact cards formallyMedium to exchange business contact cards formally, meaning to give to, and receive from, one another
- card-carrying professional union memberHard a collocation phrase: card-carrying professional union member
- play one's trump card at decisive turnVery Hard to play one's trump card at decisive turn, meaning to participate in games or sport
cash /kæʃ/
- pay bill with cash directlyEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding bill with cash directly
- maintain healthy operating cash flowMedium to keep in good condition or preserve regarding healthy operating cash flow
- liquid cash equivalents portfolioHard describing liquid cash equivalents portfolio (a substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure)
- milk the company cash cow dryVery Hard to milk the company cash cow dry, meaning to take milk from female mammals
cent /sɛnt/
- worth ninety-nine cents onlyEasy describing worth ninety-nine cents only (an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value)
- not cost an additional single centMedium describing not cost an additional single cent (negation of a word or group of words)
- offer one's two cents' worth modestlyHard to present for acceptance or refusal regarding one's two cents' worth modestly
- pinch every penny and cent obsessivelyVery Hard to pinch every penny and cent obsessively, meaning to squeeze tightly between the fingers
charge /tʃɑrdʒ/
- free of extra delivery chargeEasy to free of extra delivery charge, meaning to grant freedom to; free from confinement
- put an experienced officer in charge of teamMedium to put an experienced officer in charge of team, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
- levy punitive financial interest chargesHard to levy punitive financial interest charges, meaning to impose and collect
- lead the desperate cavalry charge courageouslyVery Hard to guide, direct, or be in charge of regarding the desperate cavalry charge courageously
claim /kleɪm/
- claim lost luggage bag at airportEasy to claim lost luggage bag at airport, meaning to assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
- file timely insurance compensation claim after mishapMedium to officially submit or record regarding timely insurance compensation claim after mishap
- substantiate financial damages claim with concrete auditHard to substantiate financial damages claim with concrete audit, meaning to establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
- stake a rightful historical claim to ownershipVery Hard to stake a rightful historical claim to ownership, meaning to put at risk
coin /kɔɪn/
- flip a silver coin to decideEasy to flip a silver coin to decide, meaning to lightly throw to see which side comes up
- mint limited commemorative gold coin setsMedium to mint limited commemorative gold coin sets, meaning to form by stamping, punching, or printing
- coin a catchy marketing sloganHard to coin a catchy marketing slogan, meaning to make up
- two sides of the same coin paradoxVery Hard describing two sides of the same coin paradox (the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number)
collapse /kəˈlæps/
- old wooden garden bridge collapsedEasy describing old wooden garden bridge collapsed (past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old'))
- sudden stock market price collapseMedium describing sudden stock market price collapse (happening without warning or in a short space of time)
- avert systemic banking sector collapseHard to avert systemic banking sector collapse, meaning to prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- collapse dramatically like a fragile house of cardsVery Hard to collapse dramatically like a fragile house of cards, meaning to break down, literally or metaphorically
commission /kəˈmɪʃən/
- earn attractive performance bonus sales commissionsEasy to earn attractive performance bonus sales commissions, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- establish independent judicial inquiry commission into conductMedium to establish independent judicial inquiry commission into conduct, meaning to set up or found
- commission an authoritative feasibility study from consultantsHard to commission an authoritative feasibility study from consultants, meaning to put into commission; equip for service; of ships
- confess both sins of commission and sins of omissionVery Hard to confess both sins of commission and sins of omission, meaning to confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
conservative /kənˈsɝvətɪv/
- wear clean conservative dark suit to interviewEasy to have on one's body as clothing or accessory regarding clean conservative dark suit to interview
- adopt a conservative fiscal forecast regarding sales revenuesMedium to adopt a conservative fiscal forecast regarding sales revenues, meaning to choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
- adhere to conservative originalist judicial interpretationHard to stick strictly to rules or policies regarding to conservative originalist judicial interpretation
- entrenched conservative dogmatism stifling visionary institutional renewalVery Hard to entrenched conservative dogmatism stifling visionary institutional renewal, meaning to fix firmly or securely
contraction /kənˈtrækʃən/
- muscle contractionEasy to muscle contraction, meaning to make one's way by force
- economic contractionMedium describing economic contraction (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- credit contractionHard to credit contraction, meaning to give someone credit for something
- sharp contraction in demandVery Hard describing sharp contraction in demand (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named)
cost /kɑst/
- total costEasy to total cost, meaning to add up in number or quantity
- cost estimate for the projectMedium to cost estimate for the project, meaning to be priced at
- cost-benefit analysisHard a collocation phrase: cost-benefit analysis
- count the cost of missed opportunitiesVery Hard to count the cost of missed opportunities, meaning to determine the number or amount of
costly /ˈkɑstli/
- costly mistakeEasy describing costly mistake (entailing great loss or sacrifice)
- costly repairs to equipmentMedium describing costly repairs to equipment (entailing great loss or sacrifice)
- costly litigation proceedingsHard describing costly litigation proceedings (entailing great loss or sacrifice)
- prove costly in the long runVery Hard to prove costly in the long run, meaning to be shown or be found to be
credit /ˈkrɛdət/
- credit card paymentEasy to credit card payment, meaning to give someone credit for something
- take credit for successMedium to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding credit for success
- extend credit facilities to borrowersHard to extend credit facilities to borrowers, meaning to extend in scope or range or area
- give credit where credit is dueVery Hard to provide or present something regarding credit where credit is due
cumulative /ˈkjumjələtɪv/
- cumulative totalEasy describing cumulative total (increasing by successive addition)
- cumulative effect of habitsMedium describing cumulative effect of habits (increasing by successive addition)
- cumulative financial deficitHard describing cumulative financial deficit (increasing by successive addition)
- cumulative weight of corroborated factsVery Hard describing cumulative weight of corroborated facts (increasing by successive addition)
currency /ˈkɝənsi/
- foreign currency exchangeEasy describing foreign currency exchange (of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own))
- currency exchange rate fluctuationsMedium describing currency exchange rate fluctuations (the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used)
- currency depreciation riskHard describing currency depreciation risk (the metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used)
- gain wide currency among theoristsVery Hard to gain wide currency among theorists, meaning to obtain
cut /kʌt/
- cut operating costsEasy to reduce, trim, or divide regarding operating costs
- cut prices across the boardMedium to reduce, trim, or divide regarding prices across the board
- cut interest rates aggressivelyHard to reduce, trim, or divide regarding interest rates aggressively
- cut corners on quality assuranceVery Hard to reduce, trim, or divide regarding corners on quality assurance
debit /ˈdɛbɪt/
- pay by debit cardEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding by debit card
- direct debit payment authorizationMedium to direct debit payment authorization, meaning to command with authority
- debit an account for transactionsHard to debit an account for transactions, meaning to enter as debit
- debit balance exceeding credit limitsVery Hard to debit balance exceeding credit limits, meaning to enter as debit
debt /dɛt/
- pay off debtEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding off debt
- accumulate credit card debtMedium to accumulate credit card debt, meaning to get or gather together
- debt restructuring planHard describing debt restructuring plan (the state of owing something (especially money))
- saddled with crippling sovereign debtVery Hard to saddled with crippling sovereign debt, meaning to put a saddle on
decline /dɪˈklaɪn/
- decline an invitationEasy to decline an invitation, meaning to grow worse
- decline in quarterly profitsMedium to decline in quarterly profits, meaning to grow worse
- steep decline in market shareHard to steep decline in market share, meaning to devote (oneself) fully to
- precipitous decline threatening collapseVery Hard describing precipitous decline threatening collapse (done with very great haste and without due deliberation; - Shakespeare; - Arthur Geddes)
- sharply declineHard describing sharply decline (in an aggressive manner)
decrease /dɪˈkris/
- decrease in priceEasy to decrease in price, meaning to decrease in size, extent, or range
- decrease production costsMedium to decrease production costs, meaning to decrease in size, extent, or range
- gradual decrease in unemploymentHard describing gradual decrease in unemployment ((Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass)
- decrease significantly in real termsVery Hard to decrease significantly in real terms, meaning to decrease in size, extent, or range
deduct /dɪˈdʌkt/
- deduct points for late deliveryEasy to deduct points for late delivery, meaning to make a subtraction
- deduct taxes from monthly salaryMedium to deduct taxes from monthly salary, meaning to make a subtraction
- deduct legitimate business expensesHard to deduct legitimate business expenses, meaning to make a subtraction
- deduct at source automaticallyVery Hard to deduct at source automatically, meaning to make a subtraction
deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
- make a deductionEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a deduction
- tax deduction benefitsMedium to tax deduction benefits, meaning to levy a tax on
- itemized payroll deduction breakdownHard to itemized payroll deduction breakdown, meaning to specify individually
- powers of logical deduction in forensicsVery Hard to powers of logical deduction in forensics, meaning to supply the force or power for the functioning of
deficit /ˈdefɪsɪt/
- budget deficit widenedEasy to budget deficit widened, meaning to make a budget
- trade deficit with foreign partnersMedium to trade deficit with foreign partners, meaning to engage in the trade of
- finance the structural fiscal deficitHard to finance the structural fiscal deficit, meaning to obtain or provide money for
- overcome an insurmountable democratic deficitVery Hard to overcome an insurmountable democratic deficit, meaning to win a victory over
deposit /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/
- make a bank depositEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a bank deposit
- pay a security deposit on leaseMedium to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding a security deposit on lease
- interest rates on term depositsHard to interest rates on term deposits, meaning to excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
- forfeit the non-refundable earnest depositVery Hard to forfeit the non-refundable earnest deposit, meaning to lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
discrepancy /dɪˈskrɛpənsi/
- notice a slight discrepancyEasy to notice a slight discrepancy, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- discrepancy between invoice and receiptMedium describing discrepancy between invoice and receipt (a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions)
- reconcile unexplained financial discrepanciesHard to reconcile unexplained financial discrepancies, meaning to make (one thing) compatible with (another)
- glaring discrepancy exposing systemic fraudVery Hard to glaring discrepancy exposing systemic fraud, meaning to look at with a fixed gaze
dividend /ˈdɪvɪdend/
- cash dividend paymentEasy to cash dividend payment, meaning to exchange for cash
- annual dividend yield on sharesMedium describing annual dividend yield on shares ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- board approves special interim dividendHard to board approves special interim dividend, meaning to get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
- reap a handsome peace dividendVery Hard to reap a handsome peace dividend, meaning to gather, as of natural products
dollar /ˈdɑlɚ/
- ten US dollar noteEasy describing ten US dollar note (the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system)
- dollar exchange rate against the euroMedium describing dollar exchange rate against the euro (the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents)
- dollar-denominated sovereign debt securitiesHard a collocation phrase: dollar-denominated sovereign debt securities
- bet bottom dollar on imminent approvalVery Hard to bet bottom dollar on imminent approval, meaning to maintain with or as if with a bet
downturn /ˈdaʊnˌtɝn/
- economic downturn impactEasy describing economic downturn impact (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- survive the sharp market downturnMedium to survive the sharp market downturn, meaning to continue to live through hardship or adversity
- countercyclical policies during cyclical downturnsHard a collocation phrase: countercyclical policies during cyclical downturns
- weather a severe and prolonged downturnVery Hard to weather a severe and prolonged downturn, meaning to face and withstand with courage
dramatically /drəˈmætɪkli/
- improve dramatically over timeEasy to improve dramatically over time, meaning to to make better
- costs increased dramatically last quarterMedium to costs increased dramatically last quarter, meaning to be priced at
- dramatically curtail emissions under agreementHard describing dramatically curtail emissions under agreement (in a very impressive manner)
- alter market landscape dramatically foreverVery Hard to alter market landscape dramatically forever, meaning to cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
drop /drɑp/
- drop the keys on floorEasy to drop the keys on floor, meaning to let fall to the ground
- drop prices by five percentMedium to drop prices by five percent, meaning to let fall to the ground
- sharp drop in stock market indicesHard describing sharp drop in stock market indices (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named)
- a drop in the ocean compared to total debtVery Hard referring to a drop in the ocean compared to total debt
due /du/
- payment is due tomorrowEasy describing payment is due tomorrow (a sum of money paid or a claim discharged)
- delay due to bad weatherMedium to delay due to bad weather, meaning to cause to be slowed down or delayed
- with all due respect to the chairmanHard accompanied by, having, or concerning all due respect to the chairman
- exercise proper due diligence before acquisitionVery Hard to exercise proper due diligence before acquisition, meaning to put to use
earn /ɝn/
- earn a modest salaryEasy to earn a modest salary, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- earn a well-deserved promotionMedium to earn a well-deserved promotion, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- earn a stellar reputation in industryHard to earn a stellar reputation in industry, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
- earn one's keep through tireless hard graftVery Hard to earn one's keep through tireless hard graft, meaning to earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
economic /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/
- economic growth rateEasy describing economic growth rate (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- economic recovery plan announcementMedium describing economic recovery plan announcement (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- tackle severe economic disparitiesHard to tackle severe economic disparities, meaning to accept as a challenge
- socio-economic upheaval threatening stabilityVery Hard a collocation phrase: socio-economic upheaval threatening stability
economically /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkli/
- economically viable project proposalEasy describing economically viable project proposal (with respect to economic science)
- support economically disadvantaged familiesMedium to support economically disadvantaged families, meaning to give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to
- economically integrated regional trade blocHard describing economically integrated regional trade bloc (with respect to economic science)
- remain economically self-sufficient in isolationVery Hard to remain economically self-sufficient in isolation, meaning to stay the same; remain in a certain state
economist /ɪˈkɑnəmɪst/
- famous economist interviewEasy describing famous economist interview (widely known and esteemed)
- chief economist market forecastMedium describing chief economist market forecast (a person who is in charge)
- prominent development economist insightsHard describing prominent development economist insights (having a quality that thrusts itself into attention)
- economist consensus shattered by black swan eventVery Hard describing economist consensus shattered by black swan event (an expert in the science of economics)
economize /ɪˈkɑnəˌmaɪz/
- economize on heating electricityEasy to economize on heating electricity, meaning to use cautiously and frugally
- economize on operational expensesMedium to economize on operational expenses, meaning to use cautiously and frugally
- economize through automated procurement workflowsHard to economize through automated procurement workflows, meaning to use cautiously and frugally
- compelled to economize ruthlessly across departmentsVery Hard to compelled to economize ruthlessly across departments, meaning to force somebody to do something
economy /ɪˈkɑnəmi/
- local economy revivalEasy describing local economy revival (public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops)
- global economy trends reportMedium describing global economy trends report (involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope)
- transitioning to a knowledge-based economyHard to transitioning to a knowledge-based economy, meaning to cause to convert or undergo a transition
- command economy dismantling in post-war eraVery Hard to command economy dismantling in post-war era, meaning to be in command of
estimate /ˈɛstəmət/
- cost estimateEasy to cost estimate, meaning to be priced at
- rough estimate for the projectMedium to rough estimate for the project, meaning to prepare in preliminary or sketchy form
- conservative estimate of returnsHard describing conservative estimate of returns (a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas)
- revise earnings estimate downwardVery Hard to revise earnings estimate downward, meaning to make revisions in
euro /ˈjuroʊ/
- five euro noteEasy describing five euro note (the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one)
- priced in eurosMedium to priced in euros, meaning to determine the price of
- euro zone interest ratesHard describing euro zone interest rates (the basic monetary unit of most members of the European Union (introduced in 1999); in 2002 twelve European nations (Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Austria, Finland) adopted the euro as their basic unit of money and abandoned their traditional currencies)
- peg local currency to the euroVery Hard to peg local currency to the euro, meaning to succeed in obtaining a position
evaluate /ɪˈvæljueɪt/
- evaluate performanceEasy to evaluate performance, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- evaluate tender proposalsMedium to evaluate tender proposals, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- critically evaluate investment risksHard describing critically evaluate investment risks (in a critical manner)
- evaluate collateral for loan impairmentVery Hard to evaluate collateral for loan impairment, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
exceed /ɪkˈsid/
- exceed speed limitEasy to go beyond or surpass regarding speed limit
- exceed sales quotaMedium to go beyond or surpass regarding sales quota
- exceed revenue expectationsHard to go beyond or surpass regarding revenue expectations
- exceed statutory borrowing limitsVery Hard to go beyond or surpass regarding statutory borrowing limits
exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
- money exchange counterEasy describing money exchange counter (the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender)
- exchange business cardsMedium to exchange business cards, meaning to give to, and receive from, one another
- foreign exchange rate fluctuationHard describing foreign exchange rate fluctuation (of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own))
- bill of exchange discounting facilityVery Hard to bill of exchange discounting facility, meaning to demand payment
- exchange policyEasy to exchange policy, meaning to give to, and receive from, one another
exemption /ɪɡˈzɛmpʃən/
- tax exemptionEasy to tax exemption, meaning to levy a tax on
- apply for exemptionMedium to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for exemption
- statutory exemptionHard describing statutory exemption (relating to or created by statutes)
- grant antitrust exemption for consortiumVery Hard to grant antitrust exemption for consortium, meaning to let have
expenditure /ɪkˈspendɪtʃər/
- track daily expenditureEasy to track daily expenditure, meaning to carry on the feet and deposit
- capital expenditure budgetMedium describing capital expenditure budget (assets available for use in the production of further assets)
- curtail unnecessary expenditureHard to curtail unnecessary expenditure, meaning to place restrictions on
- aggregate public expenditure scrutinized by auditorsVery Hard to aggregate public expenditure scrutinized by auditors, meaning to amount in the aggregate to
expense /ɪkˈspens/
- travel expenseEasy to journey or move from one place to another regarding expense
- expense report formMedium to expense report form, meaning to reduce the estimated value of something
- out of pocket expense reimbursementHard to out of pocket expense reimbursement, meaning to to state openly and publicly one's homosexuality
- profit at the expense of integrityVery Hard to profit at the expense of integrity, meaning to derive a benefit from
external /ɪkˈstɝnəl/
- external hard driveEasy describing external hard drive (outward features)
- external auditor reportMedium describing external auditor report (outward features)
- external environmental factorsHard describing external environmental factors (outward features)
- mitigate external macroeconomic shocksVery Hard to mitigate external macroeconomic shocks, meaning to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
fall /fɔl/
- fall asleepEasy to drop or decrease significantly regarding asleep
- fall below sales targetMedium to drop or decrease significantly regarding below sales target
- sharp fall in crude oil pricesHard describing sharp fall in crude oil prices (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named)
- fall foul of competition regulationsVery Hard to drop or decrease significantly regarding foul of competition regulations
fee /fi/
- entry feeEasy describing entry fee (an item inserted in a written record)
- monthly service feeMedium describing monthly service fee (a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year))
- waive late payment feeHard to waive late payment fee, meaning to do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- contingency fee arrangement for attorneysVery Hard describing contingency fee arrangement for attorneys (a possible event or occurrence or result)
figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
- sales figureEasy a quantitative statistic representing total revenue or units sold
- figure out the solutionMedium to solve a problem through thought and investigation
- double digit figure growthHard expansion exceeding ten percent in value or volume
- pivotal figure in debt restructuringVery Hard a leading individual who guides complex financial reorganization
finance /fəˈnæns/
- finance departmentEasy to finance department, meaning to obtain or provide money for
- corporate finance strategyMedium describing corporate finance strategy (of or belonging to a corporation)
- finance capital expenditure with debtHard to finance capital expenditure with debt, meaning to obtain or provide money for
- structured finance debt vehicleVery Hard to structured finance debt vehicle, meaning to give a structure to
financial /fəˈnænʃəl/
- financial helpEasy describing financial help (involving financial matters)
- annual financial statementMedium describing annual financial statement ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- maintain financial stabilityHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding financial stability
- audit financial statements for misstatementVery Hard to audit financial statements for misstatement, meaning to examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
fiscal /ˈfɪskl/
- current fiscal yearEasy describing current fiscal year (a flow of electricity through a conductor)
- fiscal policy updateMedium describing fiscal policy update (involving financial matters)
- maintain fiscal disciplineHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding fiscal discipline
- avert fiscal cliff through bipartisan dealVery Hard to avert fiscal cliff through bipartisan deal, meaning to prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
- fluctuate wildlyEasy to fluctuate wildly, meaning to cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
- prices fluctuate with demandMedium to prices fluctuate with demand, meaning to determine the price of
- exchange rates fluctuate unpredictablyHard to exchange rates fluctuate unpredictably, meaning to give to, and receive from, one another
- commodities fluctuate within tight bandsVery Hard describing commodities fluctuate within tight bands (articles of commerce)
forecast /ˈfɔrˌkæst/
- weather forecastEasy to weather forecast, meaning to face and withstand with courage
- quarterly sales forecastMedium describing quarterly sales forecast (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
- revise economic forecast downwardHard to revise economic forecast downward, meaning to make revisions in
- econometric forecast validated ex postVery Hard describing econometric forecast validated ex post (of or relating to econometrics)
fortune /ˈfɔrtʃən/
- cost a fortuneEasy to cost a fortune, meaning to be priced at
- reversal of corporate fortuneMedium describing reversal of corporate fortune (a change from one state to the opposite state)
- accumulate a vast fortuneHard to accumulate a vast fortune, meaning to get or gather together
- fortune favors bold in acquisitionsVery Hard describing fortune favors bold in acquisitions (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another)
freeze /friz/
- freeze water into iceEasy to freeze water into ice, meaning to stop moving or become immobilized
- hiring freeze announcementMedium to hiring freeze announcement, meaning to engage or hire for work
- freeze bank assets under court orderHard to freeze bank assets under court order, meaning to stop moving or become immobilized
- freeze capital outflow during collapseVery Hard to freeze capital outflow during collapse, meaning to stop moving or become immobilized
fund /fʌnd/
- raise fund for charityEasy to raise fund for charity, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- pension fund investmentMedium to pension fund investment, meaning to grant a pension to
- hedge fund portfolio diversificationHard to hedge fund portfolio diversification, meaning to avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
- sovereign wealth fund asset allocationVery Hard describing sovereign wealth fund asset allocation (a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right)
gain /ɡeɪn/
- gain weightEasy to gain weight, meaning to obtain
- gain valuable market experienceMedium to gain valuable market experience, meaning to obtain
- capital gain tax exemptionHard describing capital gain tax exemption (assets available for use in the production of further assets)
- ill gotten gain disgorgement orderVery Hard describing ill gotten gain disgorgement order (an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining)
grant /ɡrænt/
- grant permissionEasy to grant permission, meaning to let have
- research grantMedium to research grant, meaning to attempt to find out in a systematically and scientific manner
- government grantHard describing government grant (the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit)
- take something for grantedVery Hard to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding something for granted
income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/
- monthly incomeEasy describing monthly income (a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year))
- disposable income of consumersMedium describing disposable income of consumers (an item that can be disposed of after it has been used)
- fixed income investment portfolioHard to fixed income investment portfolio, meaning to restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
- national income outstripping projectionsVery Hard describing national income outstripping projections (a person who owes allegiance to that nation)
increase /ˌɪnˈkris/
- increase salesEasy to make or become greater regarding sales
- sharp increase in operating costsMedium describing sharp increase in operating costs (a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named)
- exponential increase in transactionsHard describing exponential increase in transactions (a function in which an independent variable appears as an exponent)
- increase tenfold against formidable oddsVery Hard to make or become greater regarding tenfold against formidable odds
- significantly increaseMedium describing significantly increase (in a statistically significant way)
incur /ˌɪnˈkɝ/
- incur costsEasy to incur costs, meaning to make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
- incur additional travel expensesMedium to incur additional travel expenses, meaning to make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
- incur substantial liabilitiesHard to incur substantial liabilities, meaning to make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
- incur executive wrath by dissentVery Hard to incur executive wrath by dissent, meaning to make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
indicator /ˈɪndəˌkeɪtɚ/
- fuel indicatorEasy to fuel indicator, meaning to provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
- key performance indicatorMedium to key performance indicator, meaning to identify as in botany or biology, for example
- macroeconomic indicators for forecastingHard describing macroeconomic indicators for forecasting (of or relating to macroeconomics)
- leading indicator of severe recessionVery Hard to leading indicator of severe recession, meaning to take somebody somewhere
inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/
- inflate the tiresEasy to inflate the tires, meaning to exaggerate or make bigger
- artificially inflate asset pricesMedium describing artificially inflate asset prices (not according to nature; not by natural means)
- inflate revenue through false invoicesHard to inflate revenue through false invoices, meaning to exaggerate or make bigger
- inflate ego at expense of teamVery Hard to inflate ego at expense of team, meaning to exaggerate or make bigger
inflation /ˌɪnˈfleɪʃən/
- high inflationEasy describing high inflation (a lofty level or position or degree)
- inflation rate projectionMedium describing inflation rate projection (a general and progressive increase in prices)
- raise rates to curb inflationHard to raise rates to curb inflation, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- hyperinflation eroding purchasing powerVery Hard a collocation phrase: hyperinflation eroding purchasing power
insurance /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
- car insuranceEasy coverage providing financial compensation for automotive damages
- health insurance premiumMedium regular subscription fees paid for medical coverage
- underwrite commercial insuranceHard evaluating and issuing institutional indemnity policies
- insurance against geopolitical cataclysmVery Hard a financial hedge protecting against major international crises
insure /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
- insure your houseEasy to insure your house, meaning to be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- insure against cargo damageMedium to insure against cargo damage, meaning to be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- fully insure corporate assetsHard describing fully insure corporate assets (to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form))
- insure against catastrophic tail riskVery Hard to insure against catastrophic tail risk, meaning to be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
interest /ˈɪntrəst/
- high interest rateEasy describing high interest rate (a lofty level or position or degree)
- express interest in proposalMedium to express interest in proposal, meaning to give expression to
- conflict of interest policyHard to conflict of interest policy, meaning to be in conflict
- vested interest sabotaging reformVery Hard to vested interest sabotaging reform, meaning to provide with power and authority
invest /ˌɪnˈvɛst/
- invest moneyEasy to invest money, meaning to make an investment
- invest in employee trainingMedium to invest in employee training, meaning to make an investment
- invest in diversified equity fundsHard to invest in diversified equity funds, meaning to make an investment
- heavily invest emotional capitalVery Hard describing heavily invest emotional capital (to a considerable degree)
investment /ˌɪnˈvɛstmənt/
- good investmentEasy describing good investment (benefit)
- return on investment calculationMedium to return on investment calculation, meaning to go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
- foreign direct investment inflowsHard describing foreign direct investment inflows (of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own))
- speculative investment ballooning bubbleVery Hard describing speculative investment ballooning bubble (not financially safe or secure)
investor /ˌɪnˈvɛstɚ/
- private investorEasy describing private investor (an enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines)
- investor relations conference callMedium describing investor relations conference call (someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns)
- institutional investor holding sharesHard describing institutional investor holding shares (relating to or constituting or involving an institution)
- activist investor waging proxy battleVery Hard describing activist investor waging proxy battle (a militant reformer)
invoice /ˈɪnvɔɪs/
- pay the invoiceEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding the invoice
- issue an invoice for servicesMedium to issue an invoice for services, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
- reconcile outstanding invoicesHard to reconcile outstanding invoices, meaning to make (one thing) compatible with (another)
- invoice factoring to secure liquidityVery Hard to invoice factoring to secure liquidity, meaning to send an bill to
justify /ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ/
- hard to justifyEasy describing hard to justify (not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure)
- justify expenses with receiptsMedium to justify expenses with receipts, meaning to show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
- justify capital allocation to shareholdersHard to justify capital allocation to shareholders, meaning to show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
- the end does not justify the meansVery Hard referring to the end does not justify the means
lend /lɛnd/
- lend a bookEasy to lend a book, meaning to bestow a quality on
- lend money at interestMedium to lend money at interest, meaning to bestow a quality on
- financial institutions lend supportHard describing financial institutions lend support (involving financial matters)
- lend credence to allegationsVery Hard to lend credence to allegations, meaning to bestow a quality on
liability /ˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
- legal liabilityEasy describing legal liability (established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules)
- limited liability companyMedium to limited liability company, meaning to place limits on (extent or access)
- assess financial liabilitiesHard to assess financial liabilities, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- become a major political liabilityVery Hard to become a major political liability, meaning to enter or assume a certain state or condition
loan /loʊn/
- bank loanEasy to bank loan, meaning to tip laterally
- apply for a business loanMedium to submit a formal request or put into practice regarding for a business loan
- mortgage loan pre-approval processHard to mortgage loan pre-approval process, meaning to put up as security or collateral
- secure an unsecured loan facilityVery Hard to secure an unsecured loan facility, meaning to get by special effort
loss /lɔs/
- job lossEasy to job loss, meaning to profit privately from public office and official business
- suffer heavy financial lossMedium to suffer heavy financial loss, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
- net operating loss carried forwardHard to net operating loss carried forward, meaning to make as a net profit
- at a complete loss for wordsVery Hard indicating a specific point in time, place, or degree a complete loss for words
lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/
- lucrative jobEasy describing lucrative job (producing a sizeable profit)
- lucrative contract opportunityMedium describing lucrative contract opportunity (producing a sizeable profit)
- enter into lucrative business partnershipsHard to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding into lucrative business partnerships
- secure an extraordinarily lucrative concessionVery Hard to secure an extraordinarily lucrative concession, meaning to get by special effort
margin /ˈmɑrdʒən/
- page marginEasy to page margin, meaning to contact, as with a pager or by calling somebody's name over a P.A. system
- gross profit marginMedium to gross profit margin, meaning to earn before taxes, expenses, etc
- win the bid by a narrow marginHard to win the bid by a narrow margin, meaning to be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
- severe operating margin compressionVery Hard describing severe operating margin compression (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality)
money /ˈmʌni/
- save moneyEasy to preserve, keep, or set aside regarding money
- money management skills in businessMedium describing money management skills in business (the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender)
- value for money procurement auditHard to value for money procurement audit, meaning to fix or determine the value of; assign a value to
- throw good money after bad into lost causesVery Hard to throw good money after bad into lost causes, meaning to propel through the air
monthly /ˈmʌnθli/
- monthly feeEasy describing monthly fee (a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year))
- monthly sales performance reviewMedium describing monthly sales performance review (a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year))
- pay in fixed monthly installmentsHard to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding in fixed monthly installments
- compound monthly with extraordinary returnsVery Hard to compound monthly with extraordinary returns, meaning to make more intense, stronger, or more marked
net /nɛt/
- safety netEasy describing safety net (the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions)
- annual net profit after taxesMedium describing annual net profit after taxes ((botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year)
- net present value discounting future flowsHard to net present value discounting future flows, meaning to make as a net profit
- cast the regulatory net far and wideVery Hard to cast the regulatory net far and wide, meaning to put or send forth
outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/
- positive personal outlookEasy describing positive personal outlook (the primary form of an adjective or adverb; denotes a quality without qualification, comparison, or relation to increase or diminution)
- economic growth outlookMedium describing economic growth outlook (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- gloomy market outlookHard describing gloomy market outlook (depressingly dark)
- radically change one's outlook on lifeVery Hard describing radically change one's outlook on life (in a radical manner)
overdue /ˈoʊvɚˈdu/
- overdue library bookEasy describing overdue library book (past due; not paid at the scheduled time)
- overdue payment reminder noticeMedium describing overdue payment reminder notice (past due; not paid at the scheduled time)
- overdue structural reformsHard describing overdue structural reforms (past due; not paid at the scheduled time)
- long overdue public recognitionVery Hard to long overdue public recognition, meaning to desire strongly or persistently
overpay /ˈoʊvɚˌpeɪ/
- overpay for goodsEasy to overpay for goods, meaning to pay too much
- overpay estimated income taxesMedium to overpay estimated income taxes, meaning to pay too much
- prevent overpaying for corporate assetsHard to prevent overpaying for corporate assets, meaning to keep from happening or arising; make impossible
- grossly overpay unproven executivesVery Hard describing grossly overpay unproven executives (in a gross manner)
owe /oʊ/
- owe a friend moneyEasy to owe a friend money, meaning to be obliged to pay or repay
- owe a clear explanationMedium to owe a clear explanation, meaning to be obliged to pay or repay
- owe substantial tax arrearsHard to owe substantial tax arrears, meaning to be obliged to pay or repay
- owe a tremendous debt of gratitudeVery Hard to owe a tremendous debt of gratitude, meaning to be obliged to pay or repay
partial /ˈpɑrʃəl/
- partial view of the stageEasy describing partial view of the stage (the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant)
- issue a partial refundMedium to issue a partial refund, meaning to prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
- partial fulfillment of contract obligationsHard describing partial fulfillment of contract obligations (the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant)
- partial to fine vintage winesVery Hard describing partial to fine vintage wines (the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to a single variable while the other variables are considered to be constant)
pay /peɪ/
- pay by credit cardEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding by credit card
- merit-based pay raiseMedium a collocation phrase: merit-based pay raise
- enforce statutory equal pay principlesHard to enforce statutory equal pay principles, meaning to ensure observance of laws and rules
- pay the piper for reckless actionsVery Hard to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding the piper for reckless actions
payable /ˈpeɪəbəl/
- make checks payable to the schoolEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding checks payable to the school
- accounts payable department inquiriesMedium to accounts payable department inquiries, meaning to be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
- notes payable due within one fiscal yearHard to notes payable due within one fiscal year, meaning to make mention of
- strictly payable upon lawful presentationVery Hard describing strictly payable upon lawful presentation (restricted to something)
payment /ˈpeɪmənt/
- make a cash down paymentEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a cash down payment
- charge late payment interest feesMedium to charge late payment interest fees, meaning to to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
- negotiate flexible installment payment plansHard to discuss terms to reach an agreement regarding flexible installment payment plans
- default on sovereign bond debt paymentsVery Hard to default on sovereign bond debt payments, meaning to fail to pay up
payroll /ˈpeɪˌroʊl/
- on the company payrollEasy indicating position, contact, or basis regarding the company payroll
- process monthly employee payrollMedium to process monthly employee payroll, meaning to subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
- withholding payroll taxes complianceHard to withholding payroll taxes compliance, meaning to hold back; refuse to hand over or share
- pad the payroll with fictitious employeesVery Hard to pad the payroll with fictitious employees, meaning to add details to
per /pɝ/
- miles per hourEasy describing miles per hour (a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters)
- as per the agreed contract termsMedium describing as per the agreed contract terms (a very poisonous metallic element that has three allotropic forms; arsenic and arsenic compounds are used as herbicides and insecticides and various alloys; found in arsenopyrite and orpiment and realgar)
- pro-rata expense per capitaHard a collocation phrase: pro-rata expense per capita
- cost per acquisition benchmarkVery Hard to cost per acquisition benchmark, meaning to be priced at
percent /pɚˈsɛnt/
- fifty percent off saleEasy describing fifty percent off sale (the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five)
- increase sales by ten percentMedium to make or become greater regarding sales by ten percent
- inflation rate surged two percentHard describing inflation rate surged two percent (a general and progressive increase in prices)
- give one hundred and ten percent effortVery Hard to provide or present something regarding one hundred and ten percent effort
percentage /pɚˈsɛntədʒ/
- small percentage of mistakesEasy describing small percentage of mistakes (the slender part of the back)
- percentage of total operating profitMedium describing percentage of total operating profit (a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred))
- calculate weighted percentage returnsHard to calculate weighted percentage returns, meaning to make a mathematical calculation or computation
- work for a percentage of the gross takeVery Hard to work for a percentage of the gross take, meaning to exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
portfolio /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
- showcase a design portfolioEasy describing showcase a design portfolio (a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect)
- diversified corporate investment portfolioMedium to diversified corporate investment portfolio, meaning to make (more) diverse
- manage sovereign fixed-income portfoliosHard to be in charge of or administer regarding sovereign fixed-income portfolios
- rebalance an overweight equities portfolioVery Hard a collocation phrase: rebalance an overweight equities portfolio
pound /paʊnd/
- cost five poundsEasy to cost five pounds, meaning to be priced at
- lose ten pounds of weightMedium to lose ten pounds of weight, meaning to fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
- pound the pavement searching for employmentHard to pound the pavement searching for employment, meaning to hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
- penny wise and pound foolishVery Hard describing penny wise and pound foolish (a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound)
predict /prɪˈdɪkt/
- predict the weather tomorrowEasy to predict the weather tomorrow, meaning to make a prediction about; tell in advance
- accurately predict sales volume trendsMedium describing accurately predict sales volume trends (with few mistakes)
- predict macroeconomic interest rate shiftsHard to predict macroeconomic interest rate shifts, meaning to make a prediction about; tell in advance
- predict with mathematical certainty the outcomeVery Hard to predict with mathematical certainty the outcome, meaning to make a prediction about; tell in advance
premium /ˈprimiəm/
- pay monthly insurance premiumEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding monthly insurance premium
- premium quality craftsmanship and materialsMedium describing premium quality craftsmanship and materials (payment for insurance)
- trade at a substantial premium to book valueHard to trade at a substantial premium to book value, meaning to engage in the trade of
- put a high premium on honesty and loyaltyVery Hard to put a high premium on honesty and loyalty, meaning to put into a certain place or abstract location
profit /ˈprɑːfɪt/
- make a good profit on salesEasy to create, produce, or cause regarding a good profit on sales
- record quarterly operating profit increaseMedium to record quarterly operating profit increase, meaning to make a record of; set down in permanent form
- distribute net profits to equity partnersHard to distribute net profits to equity partners, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions
- turn a quick speculative profitVery Hard to turn a quick speculative profit, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
profitable /ˈprɑfətəbəl/
- run a profitable small businessEasy to operate, manage, or execute regarding a profitable small business
- identify highly profitable niche marketsMedium to identify highly profitable niche markets, meaning to recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
- divest unprofitable corporate subsidiariesHard to divest unprofitable corporate subsidiaries, meaning to take away possessions from someone
- transform chronic loss into a highly profitable powerhouseVery Hard to transform chronic loss into a highly profitable powerhouse, meaning to subject to a mathematical transformation
projection /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/
- movie screen projection imageEasy describing movie screen projection image (a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement)
- quarterly sales revenue projection estimatesMedium describing quarterly sales revenue projection estimates (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
- reliable actuarial demographic projectionsHard describing reliable actuarial demographic projections (worthy of reliance or trust)
- psychological projection of one's own insecuritiesVery Hard describing psychological projection of one's own insecurities (mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature)
proportion /prəˈpɔrʃən/
- large proportion of students passEasy describing large proportion of students pass (a garment size for a large person)
- significant proportion of annual revenueMedium describing significant proportion of annual revenue (important in effect or meaning)
- maintain direct proportion between risk and returnHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding direct proportion between risk and return
- blow issues out of all sensible proportionVery Hard to blow issues out of all sensible proportion, meaning to exhale hard
quarter /ˈkwɔrtɚ/
- fourth quarterEasy describing fourth quarter (following the third position; number four in a countable series)
- fiscal quarter performanceMedium describing fiscal quarter performance (involving financial matters)
- post consecutive quarters of profitHard to post consecutive quarters of profit, meaning to affix in a public place or for public notice
- give no quarter in competitionVery Hard to provide or present something regarding no quarter in competition
quarterly /ˈkwɔrtɚli/
- quarterly meetingEasy describing quarterly meeting (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
- quarterly financial reportMedium describing quarterly financial report (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
- distribute quarterly dividend paymentsHard to distribute quarterly dividend payments, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions
- quarterly performance review milestoneVery Hard describing quarterly performance review milestone (a periodical that is published every quarter (or four issues per year))
raise /reɪz/
- raise hand to speakEasy to raise hand to speak, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- raise employee salariesMedium to raise employee salaries, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- raise capital through private equityHard to raise capital through private equity, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
- raise the bar for industry excellenceVery Hard to raise the bar for industry excellence, meaning to raise the level or amount of something
rate /reɪt/
- hourly rate of payEasy describing hourly rate of pay (occurring every hour or payable by the hour)
- interest rate reduction announcementMedium to interest rate reduction announcement, meaning to excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
- mitigate currency exchange rate risksHard to mitigate currency exchange rate risks, meaning to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- at any rate we will proceed as plannedVery Hard indicating a specific point in time, place, or degree any rate we will proceed as planned
ratio /ˈreɪʃiˌoʊ/
- aspect ratio of the monitorEasy describing aspect ratio of the monitor (a distinct feature or element in a problem)
- student-to-teacher ratio in classesMedium a collocation phrase: student-to-teacher ratio in classes
- maintain a healthy debt-to-equity ratioHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a healthy debt-to-equity ratio
- a disproportionate ratio of overhead to revenueVery Hard referring to a disproportionate ratio of overhead to revenue
receipt /rɪˈsiːt/
- store purchase receiptEasy to store purchase receipt, meaning to keep or lay aside for future use
- acknowledge receipt of the letterMedium to acknowledge receipt of the letter, meaning to declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- inspect merchandise upon receiptHard to inspect merchandise upon receipt, meaning to look over carefully
- retain receipts for rigorous audit verificationVery Hard to retain receipts for rigorous audit verification, meaning to hold back within
recession /rɪˈsɛʃən/
- suffer during a recessionEasy to suffer during a recession, meaning to undergo or be subjected to
- enter an economic recessionMedium to join, participate, or input into an agreement or space regarding an economic recession
- steer the business through a global recessionHard to steer the business through a global recession, meaning to direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
- plunge into prolonged double-dip recessionVery Hard to plunge into prolonged double-dip recession, meaning to thrust or throw into
reduce /rəˈdus/
- reduce salt in foodEasy to decrease or lessen in amount or size regarding salt in food
- reduce operational overhead expendituresMedium to decrease or lessen in amount or size regarding operational overhead expenditures
- drastically reduce corporate greenhouse emissionsHard describing drastically reduce corporate greenhouse emissions (in a drastic manner)
- reduce complex theories to absurdityVery Hard to decrease or lessen in amount or size regarding complex theories to absurdity
reduction /rəˈdʌkʃən/
- price reduction noticeEasy to price reduction notice, meaning to determine the price of
- implement staff reduction measuresMedium to put into practical effect regarding staff reduction measures
- achieve substantial cost reduction across operationsHard to successfully accomplish or reach regarding substantial cost reduction across operations
- mandate an across-the-board spending reductionVery Hard to mandate an across-the-board spending reduction, meaning to assign under a mandate
reimburse /ˌriɪmˈbɝs/
- reimburse meal expensesEasy to pay back food costs incurred during official duties
- fully reimburse business travel expensesMedium to repay all legitimate costs incurred during commercial trips
- reimburse valid medical claims expeditiouslyHard to compensate legitimate healthcare expenses promptly
- legally bound to reimburse consequential damagesVery Hard obligated by law to pay for secondary losses resulting from breach
reimbursement /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrsmənt/
- claim reimbursement for train ticketsEasy to claim reimbursement for train tickets, meaning to assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
- submit an expense reimbursement formMedium to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding an expense reimbursement form
- await prompt reimbursement of advanced fundsHard to await prompt reimbursement of advanced funds, meaning to look forward to the probable occurrence of
- establish strict reimbursement governance protocolsVery Hard to establish strict reimbursement governance protocols, meaning to set up or found
restructure /ˌriːˈstrʌktʃər/
- restructure the study scheduleEasy to restructure the study schedule, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- restructure corporate divisions to improve efficiencyMedium to restructure corporate divisions to improve efficiency, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- restructure sovereign debt under international supervisionHard to restructure sovereign debt under international supervision, meaning to construct or form anew or provide with a new structure
- radically restructure ailing balance sheets before insolvencyVery Hard describing radically restructure ailing balance sheets before insolvency (in a radical manner)
revenue /ˈrevənuː/
- monthly revenue reportEasy describing monthly revenue report (a periodical that is published every month (or 12 issues per year))
- generate recurring subscription revenueMedium to generate recurring subscription revenue, meaning to bring into existence
- boost corporate revenue while cutting overheadsHard to increase or improve significantly regarding corporate revenue while cutting overheads
- diversify revenue streams to insulate against market volatilityVery Hard to diversify revenue streams to insulate against market volatility, meaning to make (more) diverse
rise /raɪz/
- sun rises in the eastEasy to sun rises in the east, meaning to expose one's body to the sun
- salaries rise with experienceMedium describing salaries rise with experience (something that remunerates)
- prompt a precipitous rise in benchmark bond yieldsHard to prompt a precipitous rise in benchmark bond yields, meaning to give an incentive for action
- rise to the occasion and exceed all expectationsVery Hard to move upward or increase in value regarding to the occasion and exceed all expectations
risk /rɪsk/
- take a small riskEasy to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a small risk
- assess investment risks carefullyMedium to assess investment risks carefully, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- mitigate catastrophic systemic operational riskHard to mitigate catastrophic systemic operational risk, meaning to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
- run the risk of grave criminal indictmentVery Hard to operate, manage, or execute regarding the risk of grave criminal indictment
save /seɪv/
- save money in a piggy bankEasy to preserve, keep, or set aside regarding money in a piggy bank
- save time by automating repetitive reportsMedium to preserve, keep, or set aside regarding time by automating repetitive reports
- save corporate funds through judicious procurementHard to preserve, keep, or set aside regarding corporate funds through judicious procurement
- save one's breath when dealing with fanaticismVery Hard to preserve, keep, or set aside regarding one's breath when dealing with fanaticism
settlement /ˈsɛtəlmənt/
- small rural settlementEasy describing small rural settlement (the slender part of the back)
- reach a negotiated out-of-court settlementMedium to achieve or arrive at an agreement or state regarding a negotiated out-of-court settlement
- facilitate the prompt settlement of international transactionsHard to facilitate the prompt settlement of international transactions, meaning to make easier
- the contentious settlement provoked widespread unrestVery Hard referring to the contentious settlement provoked widespread unrest
sharply /ˈʃɑrpli/
- turn sharply to the leftEasy to turn sharply to the left, meaning to change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
- sales dropped sharply last monthMedium describing sales dropped sharply last month (income (at invoice values) received for goods and services over some given period of time)
- contrast sharply with previous fiscal projectionsHard to contrast sharply with previous fiscal projections, meaning to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
- rebound sharply from the depths of cyclical despairVery Hard to rebound sharply from the depths of cyclical despair, meaning to spring back; spring away from an impact
soar /sɔr/
- bird soar in the skyEasy to bird soar in the sky, meaning to watch and study birds in their natural habitat
- profits soar in fourth quarterMedium to profits soar in fourth quarter, meaning to derive a benefit from
- soaring inflation ratesHard to soaring inflation rates, meaning to rise rapidly
- soar to unprecedented heights of fameVery Hard to soar to unprecedented heights of fame, meaning to rise rapidly
spend /spɛnd/
- spend money on foodEasy to spend money on food, meaning to pass time in a specific way
- spend time reviewing reportsMedium to spend time reviewing reports, meaning to pass time in a specific way
- deficit spend during economic slumpHard describing deficit spend during economic slump (the property of being an amount by which something is less than expected or required)
- spend capital like waterVery Hard to spend capital like water, meaning to pass time in a specific way
stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/
- price stabilityEasy to price stability, meaning to determine the price of
- financial stability of the enterpriseMedium describing financial stability of the enterprise (involving financial matters)
- macroeconomic stability threatened by high inflationHard describing macroeconomic stability threatened by high inflation (of or relating to macroeconomics)
- precarious stability teetering on systemic collapseVery Hard describing precarious stability teetering on systemic collapse (affording no ease or reassurance)
stable /ˈsteɪbəl/
- stable conditionEasy to stable condition, meaning to shelter in a stable
- stable employment opportunitiesMedium to stable employment opportunities, meaning to shelter in a stable
- maintain a stable exchange rate regimeHard to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a stable exchange rate regime
- lock the stable door after the horse has boltedVery Hard to lock the stable door after the horse has bolted, meaning to fasten with a lock
statement /ˈsteɪtmənt/
- bank statementEasy to bank statement, meaning to tip laterally
- official press statement released to the mediaMedium describing official press statement released to the media (a worker who holds or is invested with an office)
- audited financial statement verificationHard to audited financial statement verification, meaning to examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
- bold mission statement betrayed by corrupt deedsVery Hard describing bold mission statement betrayed by corrupt deeds (a typeface with thick heavy lines)
stimulate /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪt/
- stimulate interestEasy to stimulate interest, meaning to act as a stimulant
- stimulate consumer spending with discountsMedium to stimulate consumer spending with discounts, meaning to act as a stimulant
- stimulate private sector investment via tax creditsHard to stimulate private sector investment via tax credits, meaning to act as a stimulant
- stimulate flagging demand without igniting hyperinflationVery Hard to stimulate flagging demand without igniting hyperinflation, meaning to act as a stimulant
stimulus /ˈstɪmjələs/
- respond to stimulusEasy to respond to stimulus, meaning to show a response or a reaction to something
- economic stimulus package passed by parliamentMedium describing economic stimulus package passed by parliament (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- fiscal stimulus deployed to avert recessionHard describing fiscal stimulus deployed to avert recession (involving financial matters)
- stimulus producing short-lived synthetic euphoriaVery Hard describing stimulus producing short-lived synthetic euphoria (any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action)
stockbroker /ˈstɑkˌbroʊkɚ/
- licensed stockbrokerEasy to licensed stockbroker, meaning to authorize officially
- consult a reputable stockbrokerMedium to consult a reputable stockbroker, meaning to get or ask advice from
- stockbroker commission fees on derivativesHard describing stockbroker commission fees on derivatives (an agent in the buying and selling of stocks and bonds)
- rogue stockbroker bankrupting a venerable bankVery Hard describing rogue stockbroker bankrupting a venerable bank (a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel)
submit /səbˈmɪt/
- submit an applicationEasy to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding an application
- submit expense reports on timeMedium to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding expense reports on time
- submit proposals for peer review evaluationHard to present a document or proposal for consideration regarding proposals for peer review evaluation
- refuse to submit to arbitrary executive decreesVery Hard to refuse to submit to arbitrary executive decrees, meaning to show unwillingness towards
subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/
- subsidize school lunchesEasy to subsidize school lunches, meaning to support through subsidies
- subsidize public transit fares for workersMedium to subsidize public transit fares for workers, meaning to support through subsidies
- heavily subsidize domestic agricultural exportsHard describing heavily subsidize domestic agricultural exports (to a considerable degree)
- cross-subsidize failing units through backdoor fundsVery Hard a collocation phrase: cross-subsidize failing units through backdoor funds
substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/
- substantial amountEasy describing substantial amount (fairly large)
- substantial increase in sales revenueMedium describing substantial increase in sales revenue (fairly large)
- substantial compliance with environmental standardsHard describing substantial compliance with environmental standards (fairly large)
- substantial risk of capital dissipationVery Hard describing substantial risk of capital dissipation (fairly large)
subtract /səbˈtrækt/
- subtract five from tenEasy to subtract five from ten, meaning to make a subtraction
- subtract taxes from gross salaryMedium to subtract taxes from gross salary, meaning to make a subtraction
- subtract depreciation allowances from operating profitHard to subtract depreciation allowances from operating profit, meaning to make a subtraction
- subtract nothing from the brilliance of the achievementVery Hard to subtract nothing from the brilliance of the achievement, meaning to make a subtraction
sum /sʌm/
- sum of moneyEasy to sum of money, meaning to be a summary of
- lump sum paymentMedium to lump sum payment, meaning to put together indiscriminately
- sum total of liabilitiesHard to sum total of liabilities, meaning to be a summary of
- zero-sum game dynamicsVery Hard a collocation phrase: zero-sum game dynamics
surplus /ˈsɜːrpləs/
- budget surplusEasy to budget surplus, meaning to make a budget
- trade surplus exceeding annual targetsMedium to trade surplus exceeding annual targets, meaning to engage in the trade of
- distribute surplus capital as special dividendsHard to distribute surplus capital as special dividends, meaning to administer or bestow, as in small portions
- dispose of agricultural surplus to avoid dumpingVery Hard to dispose of agricultural surplus to avoid dumping, meaning to give, sell, or transfer to another
tariff /ˈtærɪf/
- high tariffEasy describing high tariff (a lofty level or position or degree)
- impose retaliatory tariffs on imported steelMedium to impose retaliatory tariffs on imported steel, meaning to compel to behave in a certain way
- preferential tariff treatment under bilateral pactsHard describing preferential tariff treatment under bilateral pacts (manifesting partiality)
- tariff escalations sparking a devastating trade warVery Hard to tariff escalations sparking a devastating trade war, meaning to charge a tariff
tax /tæks/
- pay income taxEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding income tax
- tax deduction on eligible business travel expensesMedium to tax deduction on eligible business travel expenses, meaning to levy a tax on
- corporate tax evasion penalties imposed by regulatorsHard describing corporate tax evasion penalties imposed by regulators (of or belonging to a corporation)
- tax one's patience to the absolute breaking pointVery Hard to tax one's patience to the absolute breaking point, meaning to levy a tax on
teller /ˈtɛlɚ/
- bank tellerEasy to bank teller, meaning to tip laterally
- deposit cash with the branch tellerMedium to deposit cash with the branch teller, meaning to put, fix, force, or implant
- automated teller machine network maintenance agreementHard to automated teller machine network maintenance agreement, meaning to make automatic or control or operate automatically
- fortunes told by a charismatic fortune teller deceiving foolsVery Hard describing fortunes told by a charismatic fortune teller deceiving fools (an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another)
tight /taɪt/
- tight clothesEasy describing tight clothes (closely constrained or constricted or constricting)
- tight deadlineMedium describing tight deadline (closely constrained or constricted or constricting)
- tight fiscal policyHard describing tight fiscal policy (closely constrained or constricted or constricting)
- in a tight cornerVery Hard indicating a state, position, or relationship within a tight corner
total /ˈtoʊtəl/
- total costEasy to total cost, meaning to add up in number or quantity
- in total complianceMedium indicating a state, position, or relationship within total compliance
- total eclipse of market leadershipHard to total eclipse of market leadership, meaning to add up in number or quantity
- total wreck after consecutive crisesVery Hard to total wreck after consecutive crises, meaning to add up in number or quantity
transaction /trænˈzækʃn/
- online banking transactionEasy describing online banking transaction (on a regular route of a railroad or bus or airline system)
- fraudulent credit card transactionMedium describing fraudulent credit card transaction (intended to deceive; ; ; - S.T.Coleridge)
- conduct cross-border commercial transactionsHard to organize and carry out regarding cross-border commercial transactions
- arm's-length transaction under strict antitrust scrutinyVery Hard a collocation phrase: arm's-length transaction under strict antitrust scrutiny
transfer /trænsˈfɝ/
- money transfer via appEasy describing money transfer via app (the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender)
- transfer to another departmentMedium to transfer to another department, meaning to transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
- intellectual property rights transfer agreementHard describing intellectual property rights transfer agreement (a person who uses the mind creatively)
- seamless transfer of sovereign authorityVery Hard describing seamless transfer of sovereign authority (not having or joined by a seam or seams)
tuition /tjuˈɪʃən/
- pay college tuitionEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding college tuition
- employee tuition reimbursement policyMedium describing employee tuition reimbursement policy (a worker who is hired to perform a job)
- steep tuition hike sparks student protestsHard to steep tuition hike sparks student protests, meaning to devote (oneself) fully to
- provide bespoke private tuition in statecraftVery Hard to supply or make available regarding bespoke private tuition in statecraft
uncertainty /ənˈsɝtənti/
- feeling of uncertainty about the futureEasy to feeling of uncertainty about the future, meaning to undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
- economic uncertainty clouds business forecastingMedium describing economic uncertainty clouds business forecasting (of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth)
- hedge against geopolitical uncertainty in global marketsHard to hedge against geopolitical uncertainty in global markets, meaning to avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
- navigate murky fog of existential uncertaintyVery Hard to navigate murky fog of existential uncertainty, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
unemployment /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
- high unemployment rateEasy describing high unemployment rate (a lofty level or position or degree)
- file an unemployment claim onlineMedium to officially submit or record regarding an unemployment claim online
- combat systemic structural unemployment through reskilling initiativesHard to combat systemic structural unemployment through reskilling initiatives, meaning to battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
- unemployment reaches catastrophic proportions triggering civil unrestVery Hard describing unemployment reaches catastrophic proportions triggering civil unrest (the state of being unemployed or not having a job)
unpaid /ənˈpeɪd/
- unpaid billsEasy describing unpaid bills (not paid)
- take unpaid leaveMedium to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding unpaid leave
- outstanding unpaid tax liabilitiesHard describing outstanding unpaid tax liabilities (distinguished from others in excellence)
- unpaid debt to history exacts a bitter revengeVery Hard describing unpaid debt to history exacts a bitter revenge (not paid)
value /ˈvælju/
- good value for moneyEasy describing good value for money (benefit)
- added value for customersMedium to added value for customers, meaning to make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
- assessed fair market value of commercial assetsHard to assessed fair market value of commercial assets, meaning to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- distort core institutional values for venal gainVery Hard to distort core institutional values for venal gain, meaning to make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
waive /weɪv/
- waive the late payment feeEasy to waive the late payment fee, meaning to do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- waive certain hiring requirements for candidatesMedium to waive certain hiring requirements for candidates, meaning to do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- formally waive sovereign immunity in the contractHard describing formally waive sovereign immunity in the contract (with official authorization)
- waive fundamental constitutional rights under tyrannical duressVery Hard to waive fundamental constitutional rights under tyrannical duress, meaning to do without or cease to hold or adhere to
wealth /wɛlθ/
- family wealthEasy describing family wealth (a social unit living together)
- wealth management advisorMedium describing wealth management advisor (the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money)
- unequal distribution of national wealthHard describing unequal distribution of national wealth (poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure)
- a wealth of arcane historical wisdomVery Hard referring to a wealth of arcane historical wisdom
wealthy /ˈwɛlθi/
- wealthy businessmanEasy describing wealthy businessman (having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value)
- cater to wealthy clientsMedium to cater to wealthy clients, meaning to give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
- philanthropic initiatives funded by wealthy patronsHard describing philanthropic initiatives funded by wealthy patrons (generous in assistance to the poor)
- live in a wealthy bubble detached from societal strifeVery Hard to live in a wealthy bubble detached from societal strife, meaning to inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
wisely /ˈwaɪzli/
- choose friends wiselyEasy to choose friends wisely, meaning to pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- invest corporate profits wiselyMedium to invest corporate profits wisely, meaning to make an investment
- disburse sovereign loan tranches wiselyHard to disburse sovereign loan tranches wisely, meaning to expend, as from a fund
- govern wisely to forestall popular insurrectionVery Hard to govern wisely to forestall popular insurrection, meaning to bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
withdraw /wɪðˈdrɔ/
- withdraw cash from the ATMEasy to withdraw cash from the ATM, meaning to pull back or move away or backward
- withdraw an application from considerationMedium to withdraw an application from consideration, meaning to pull back or move away or backward
- withdraw diplomatic recognition from rogue regimesHard to withdraw diplomatic recognition from rogue regimes, meaning to pull back or move away or backward
- withdraw into sullen isolationism after military catastropheVery Hard to withdraw into sullen isolationism after military catastrophe, meaning to pull back or move away or backward
withdrawal /wɪðˈdrɔəl/
- cash withdrawal limitEasy to cash withdrawal limit, meaning to exchange for cash
- formal withdrawal of the resignation letterMedium describing formal withdrawal of the resignation letter (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
- orderly withdrawal of troops under ceasefire accordsHard describing orderly withdrawal of troops under ceasefire accords (a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer)
- endure painful withdrawal symptoms of systemic addiction to debtVery Hard to endure painful withdrawal symptoms of systemic addiction to debt, meaning to put up with something or somebody unpleasant
worth /wɝθ/
- worth every penny spentEasy describing worth every penny spent (an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value)
- estimated net worth of the corporationMedium to estimated net worth of the corporation, meaning to judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
- intangible assets worth billions written off on balance sheetsHard describing intangible assets worth billions written off on balance sheets (assets that are saleable though not material or physical)
- prove one's worth in the crucible of corporate warfareVery Hard to prove one's worth in the crucible of corporate warfare, meaning to be shown or be found to be
yen /jɛn/
- pay in Japanese yenEasy to give money in exchange for goods or services regarding in Japanese yen
- foreign exchange yen trading deskMedium describing foreign exchange yen trading desk (of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own))
- central bank intervention to prop up the depreciating yenHard describing central bank intervention to prop up the depreciating yen (a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication)
- an insatiable yen for power that brooks no rivalsVery Hard referring to an insatiable yen for power that brooks no rivals
yield /jild/
- high crop yield after good rainsEasy describing high crop yield after good rains (a lofty level or position or degree)
- yield a reasonable return on investmentMedium to yield a reasonable return on investment, meaning to be the cause or source of
- inverted sovereign treasury bond yield curveHard to inverted sovereign treasury bond yield curve, meaning to make an inversion (in a musical composition)
- refuse to yield an inch of ground to aggressive invadersVery Hard to refuse to yield an inch of ground to aggressive invaders, meaning to show unwillingness towards