S-SC - Risk Flashcards
cryptocurrency - n
[кртптокаренси]
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
a digital form of money produced by a public company (криптовалюта)
money laundering - n
Authorities plan to limit cash deposits of dollars at bank counters as a measure against money laundering.
moving and transferring illegal money to make it seem legal (легализация незаконных доходов)
seizure - n
Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 percent this year.
taking something using legal authority (конфискация)
conceal - v
[консил]
Do not conceal health problems from a prospective insurer.
to keep something secret
high-profile - adj
He resigned from a high-profile job as economic adviser to the president.
attracting a lot of attention in the media (получивший широкую огласку)
adrenaline rush - n
Most action films set out to give you an adrenaline rush.
a physical feeling of intense excitement and stimulation caused by the release of adrenaline from the adrenal glands.
risk taker - n
They are risk-takers who either make a lot of money or lose a lot.
someone who often takes risks
stunt - n
Tom Cruise has performed his own stunts for Mission Impossible 2, defying warnings from professionals.
an exciting action, usually in a film, that is dangerous or appears dangerous and usually needs to be done by someone skilled
aim high - adj
Must women who aim high be more hard-working than the men?
be ambitious
get a thrill out of - p
To take pleasure or satisfaction in, or from something. enjoy. like. (получить острые ощущения от чего-либо)
test the limits - p
allows extended time or attempts in an effort to evaluate maximum abilities in the individual completing the test (испытывать себя, свои пределы)
calamitous - adj
[каламетес]
The bank went bust, with calamitous consequences for global markets.
causing great damage or suffering
snafu - n
A single snafu (= serious mistake) by an airline can leave a lasting impression on travelers.
a situation in which nothing has happened as planned
debacle - n
The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history.
a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization
