Financial Glossary

verb to combine or unite to form one structure or organization

• The two companies decided to amalgamate in order to increase their market share.
• Let's amalgamate our resources to make this project successful.
• I heard they're planning to amalgamate the two clubs for a bigger party.
• His speech was an amalgamation of passion and reason, making it truly impactful.

noun a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

adjective describing someone or something that is imprisoned or confined

• The captive was held in a secure facility until further notice.
• The captive was locked up in a cell and couldn't escape.
• The captive was stuck in a jam and couldn't get out.
• Her mind felt like a captive to her anxiety, unable to break free.

noun a fenced or walled-in area containing a group of buildings, especially in a factory or a prison

verb to make something by combining various elements; to increase in intensity or quality

adjective composed of two or more parts; complex; involving or resulting from the combination of two or more elements

• The scientist synthesized a new compound in the laboratory.
• I heard they mixed together some crazy compound in the lab.
• They whipped up a sick compound in the lab.
• The compound of emotions within her was hard to decipher.

adjective describes the quality of being made weaker or less concentrated by adding water or another solvent

• The scientist diluted the solution to ensure accurate results.
• I diluted the juice with some water to make it less sweet.
• I watered down the drink so it wouldn't be so strong.
• His influence in the company was diluted after the merger.

verb to hinder, impede, or burden someone or something with a task or responsibility

• The excessive paperwork encumbered the efficiency of the process.
• All these extra bags are really encumbering my ability to walk.
• I can't believe how much junk he's hoarding, it's really encumbering his space.
• Her emotional baggage encumbered her ability to move forward in life.

noun specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

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• It is important for professionals to avoid using technical jargon when communicating with clients.
• I have no idea what that doctor was saying, he was using so much medical jargon.
• I can't stand when people start using computer jargon, just speak in plain English!
• The politician's speech was full of political jargon, making it hard for the average person to understand.

verb to have reached full development or completion

adjective fully developed in body or mind; ripe; complete

• Through years of experience, he has matured into a responsible and reliable leader.
• She has really matured since starting her new job.
• My taste in music has matured over time, I used to only listen to pop but now I enjoy a variety of genres.
• The idea for the new product has matured into a fully developed concept ready for production.

noun time worked beyond regular working hours

adverb used to describe working beyond regular hours

• Employees are entitled to receive overtime pay for any hours worked beyond the regular schedule.
• I picked up some overtime this week to earn some extra cash.
• I'm pulling some OT this weekend to make some more money.
• His dedication to his work often leads him to put in overtime to ensure everything is perfect.

adjective characterized by periods of abatement or lessening of symptoms, as in a remittent fever

• The patient's fever was described as remittent, with fluctuations in temperature throughout the day.
• The weather in this city is so remittent, it changes every few hours.
• I can't stand this remittent traffic, it's driving me crazy!
• The remittent nature of her emotions made it difficult to predict her reactions.

verb to cancel or disregard something as unimportant or not worth pursuing

• The company had to write off a significant amount of debt in their financial statements.
• I had to write off that old car because it was too expensive to fix.
• I'm just going to write off that class because I know I failed the test.
• She decided to write off their friendship after he betrayed her trust.