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What does ‘aggregate’ mean?

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A whole formed by combining several elements

Example: The company’s aggregate revenue exceeded expectations this year.

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Define ‘ardour’.

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Enthusiasm or passion

Example: She spoke about her project with great ardour.

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What does it mean ‘to infiltrate’?

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To enter or gain access secretly

Example: The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy’s headquarters.

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What does ‘to peg’ refer to?

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To fix or set at a certain level

Example: The exchange rate was pegged to the dollar.

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What does ‘to obstruct’ mean?

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To block or hinder

Example: A fallen tree obstructed the road.

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Define ‘interim’.

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Temporary or in-between period

Example: An interim manager was appointed until a permanent one could be found.

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What is ‘debanking’?

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The act of removing an individual or entity from banking services

Example: Many small businesses are facing debanking issues.

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What does ‘money-laundering’ mean?

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The process of disguising illegal money as legitimate income

Example: Authorities uncovered a massive money-laundering operation.

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Define ‘stablecoins’.

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Cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar

Example: Stablecoins are used to avoid volatility in crypto markets.

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What is a ‘spree’?

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A period of excessive activity

Example: He went on a shopping spree after receiving his bonus.

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What does ‘gripe’ mean?

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A complaint or grievance

Example: His main gripe was the poor service at the restaurant.

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What is ‘gatekeeping’?

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Controlling or restricting access to something

Example: Some institutions engage in gatekeeping to limit competition.

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True or False: The phrase ‘to be up for grabs’ means available for anyone to take.

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True

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What does ‘dubious’ mean?

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Hesitant or suspicious

Example: His story sounded rather dubious to me.

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Define ‘reverberation’.

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An echo or lasting effect

Example: The financial crisis had global reverberations.

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What is a ‘vault’?

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A secure room for valuables

Example: The gold was kept in a highly secure vault.

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What are ‘bonds’?

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Financial securities or emotional connections

Example: Government bonds are considered a safe investment.

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Define ‘blockchain’.

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A decentralized digital ledger

Example: Blockchain technology is revolutionizing the financial sector.

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What does ‘wobbly’ mean?

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Shaky or unstable

Example: The chair was old and wobbly.

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What is a ‘remittance’?

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A transfer of money, especially to another country

Example: Many families rely on remittances from relatives abroad.

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What does ‘beset by’ mean?

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Troubled or affected by difficulties

Example: The company was beset by financial problems.

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Define ‘traction’.

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Gaining popularity or momentum

Example: The new business idea is gaining traction.

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What does ‘resilient’ mean?

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Able to recover quickly

Example: Children are often more resilient than adults.

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What is ‘redemption’?

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The act of saving or repurchasing

Example: The bonds are due for redemption next year.

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Define 'opacity'.
Lack of transparency ## Footnote Example: The company's financial opacity worried investors.
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What is an 'audit'?
An official financial inspection ## Footnote Example: The firm underwent a financial audit.
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What does 'to revoke' mean?
To cancel or take back ## Footnote Example: His license was revoked due to misconduct.
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Define 'allure'.
Attraction or charm ## Footnote Example: The allure of fame can be dangerous.
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What is a 'ledger'?
A financial record ## Footnote Example: The transactions were recorded in the ledger.
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What does 'to tally' mean?
To count or record ## Footnote Example: They tallied the votes after the election.
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What does 'to quip' mean?
To make a witty remark ## Footnote Example: 'Better late than never,' he quipped.
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Define 'forensic'.
Related to legal or scientific investigations ## Footnote Example: The forensic team examined the crime scene.
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What does 'to sleuthe' mean?
To investigate like a detective ## Footnote Example: She sleuthed online to find more information about him.
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What does 'illicit' mean?
Forbidden by law or rules ## Footnote Example: The police uncovered an illicit drug operation.
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Define 'cagey'.
Secretive or cautious ## Footnote Example: He was cagey about his plans for the weekend.
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What does 'malicious' mean?
Intending to harm ## Footnote Example: The hacker launched a malicious attack on the website.
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What does 'sketchy' mean?
Lacking details; questionable ## Footnote Example: His explanation sounded a bit sketchy.
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Define 'obfuscation'.
The act of making something unclear or difficult to understand ## Footnote Example: The politician’s speech was full of deliberate obfuscation.
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What does 'tight-lipped' mean?
Unwilling to speak or reveal information ## Footnote Example: He remained tight-lipped about the upcoming project.
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What does 'to feign' mean?
To pretend or fake ## Footnote Example: She feigned surprise when she got the gift.
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What is a 'titbit'?
A small but interesting piece of information or food ## Footnote Example: He shared an amusing titbit about his childhood.
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Define 'frugal'.
Economical in spending; avoiding waste ## Footnote Example: He lived a frugal life, saving every penny he could.
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What is an 'instalment'?
A regular payment towards a debt ## Footnote Example: She paid for the car in monthly instalments.
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What does 'in arrears' mean?
Owing money that should have been paid earlier ## Footnote Example: His rent was two months in arrears.
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Define 'auction'.
A public sale where items are sold to the highest bidder ## Footnote Example: The painting was sold at an auction for a record price.
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What does 'bankruptcy' mean?
The legal state of being unable to pay debts ## Footnote Example: The company filed for bankruptcy after heavy losses.
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What is 'dosh'?
Money (informal, British slang) ## Footnote Example: I need some dosh to buy lunch.
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What are 'greenbacks'?
US dollars (slang) ## Footnote Example: He paid in greenbacks instead of using a card.
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What does 'eerie' mean?
Strange and frightening ## Footnote Example: The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
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Define 'self-reliant'.
Independent; not needing help from others ## Footnote Example: She was self-reliant from a young age.
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What does 'to be inclined' mean?
To have a tendency or preference ## Footnote Example: He is inclined to trust people too easily.
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What is a 'facet'?
One side or aspect of something ## Footnote Example: Every facet of the problem must be analyzed.
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What does 'to accumulate' mean?
To gather or collect over time ## Footnote Example: Dust had accumulated on the old furniture.
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What does 'short-changed' mean?
Given less money than due; treated unfairly ## Footnote Example: I felt short-changed when I didn’t get the promotion.
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Who is an 'anthropologist'?
A person who studies human societies and cultures ## Footnote Example: The anthropologist studied ancient civilizations.
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What does 'fuzzy' mean?
Not clear or sharp ## Footnote Example: The photo was too fuzzy to recognize faces.
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What does 'to wield' mean?
To hold and use (a weapon, power, etc.) ## Footnote Example: The king wielded great power over his people.
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What is a 'trade-off'?
A balance between two opposing factors ## Footnote Example: There is always a trade-off between cost and quality.
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Define 'aspiration'.
A strong desire to achieve something ## Footnote Example: His aspiration is to become a world-class musician.
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What does 'intrinsic' mean?
Belonging naturally; essential ## Footnote Example: Creativity is intrinsic to human nature.
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What is a 'realm'?
A field of interest or activity; a kingdom ## Footnote Example: He is well-known in the realm of science.
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What does 'cash-strapped' mean?
Lacking money ## Footnote Example: The cash-strapped company struggled to pay employees.
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What does 'a scrap of' refer to?
A small piece or amount ## Footnote Example: There wasn’t a scrap of food left after dinner.
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What does 'to oblige' mean?
To do a favor or force someone to do something ## Footnote Example: The waiter obliged by bringing extra napkins.
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What does 'a grain of' mean?
A tiny amount ## Footnote Example: There wasn’t a grain of truth in his story.
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What is 'ransom'?
Money demanded for the release of a person ## Footnote Example: The kidnappers demanded a huge ransom.
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What does 'redundancy' mean?
Being unnecessary; losing a job due to excess staff ## Footnote Example: Many employees faced redundancy after the company downsized.
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Define 'counterfeit'.
Fake; made to look real ## Footnote Example: The police seized counterfeit banknotes.
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What is 'tribute'?
An act of respect or admiration ## Footnote Example: The film is a tribute to his legacy.

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