Financial Regulations

verb to prohibit or forbid something from happening

adjective prevented from entering or participating

• The entrance to the building was barred due to a security threat.
• They barred me from entering the party because I forgot my invitation.
• I got barred from the club for causing a disturbance.
• Her fear of failure barred her from taking risks in her career.

noun a raised edge along the side of a road that prevents vehicles from driving off it

verb to restrain or control

• The city council implemented new regulations to curb excessive water usage during the drought.
• I need to curb my spending if I want to save money for vacation.
• I'm trying to curb my junk food cravings, but it's so hard!
• She tried to curb her anger, but it eventually boiled over.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

• All students passed the exam except for one.
• Everyone is going to the party except for Sarah.
• I like all fruits except durian, it smells terrible.
• The garden was beautiful except for the ugly statue in the corner.

noun something that is forfeited; a penalty or fine

• The judge ordered the forfeiture of the defendant's assets as part of the penalty for the crime.
• They had to give up their car as forfeiture for breaking the law.
• He had to hand over his phone as forfeit for losing the bet.
• The company's reputation was at risk of forfeiture if they didn't address the scandal quickly.

noun a restriction or control placed on something

adjective describing something that is limited or restricted

• One limitation of the study was the small sample size.
• The only limitation is that we have to finish by 5pm.
• The main limitation is that we can't go past our budget.
• Her fear of failure was a limitation that held her back from reaching her full potential.

adjective allowable or permitted; allowed

• It is only permissible to enter the building with a valid ID card.
• You can't go in without showing your ID, it's not allowed.
• You gotta have your ID to get in, no exceptions.
• In this game, bending the rules is not permissible if you want to win.

verb to recommend or order the use of something as a remedy or treatment

adjective recommended or ordered as a remedy or treatment

• The doctor prescribed medication to treat the patient's illness.
• The doctor gave me some pills to take for my cold.
• The doc hooked me up with some meds for my allergies.
• The therapist prescribed a daily routine of self-care for managing stress.

verb to control or maintain the rate or speed of something

• The government has implemented strict policies to regulate the financial sector.
• It's important to regulate your diet to maintain good health.
• Dude, you gotta regulate your spending or you'll go broke.
• She struggled to regulate her emotions during the stressful situation.

noun a person or organization that regulates or enforces rules

adjective relating to or making rules or regulations

• The regulatory body has implemented new guidelines for financial institutions.
• The government is cracking down on companies that don't follow the rules.
• You better follow the regulations or you'll get in big trouble.
• The regulatory framework acts as a safety net for the economy.

verb to limit or control something

• The new policy will restrict access to certain confidential information.
• Mom restricts my screen time to two hours a day.
• I hate when they restrict us from going to that party.
• Don't let fear restrict you from pursuing your dreams.

noun a temporary stoppage or interruption

verb to temporarily stop something from continuing or happening

adjective hanging or dangling from a support

• The employee was suspended from work pending further investigation.
• They suspended him from school for skipping too many classes.
• He got suspended for pulling a prank on the teacher.
• The suspense in the air was like a suspended moment in time.

adjective describing a person or thing that does not have the necessary qualifications or skills for a particular job or task

• The candidate was deemed unqualified for the position due to lack of experience.
• She's totally unqualified for the job, but she somehow got hired anyway.
• That guy is so unqualified, it's a wonder he even made it to the interview.
• His unqualified remarks left a lasting negative impression on the audience.

noun the act of protecting or defending something or someone from potential harm or danger

• Safeguarding the rights of children is a top priority for the organization.
• We need to make sure we're safeguarding our personal information online.
• Don't forget to safeguard your phone when you're out at the bar.
• She built a wall around her heart as a way of safeguarding herself from getting hurt.

noun a slang term used in gaming to refer to the act of weakening or reducing the power of a weapon or character

• The developers announced they would be nerfing several overpowered abilities in the next patch.
• I heard they're nerfing the sniper rifle in the upcoming update.
• Stop nerfing my favorite character, it's not fair!
• She felt like life was constantly nerfing her progress, making it harder to succeed.