Financial Risk Management

noun an explosion or detonation

verb to explode or cause to explode violently

• The engineers are concerned about the possibility of the gas tank blowing up during the test.
• If you keep adding more air to the balloon, it's going to blow up soon.
• I heard that the car engine blew up right in the middle of the highway.
• The argument between the two colleagues was about to blow up into a full-blown conflict.

noun a reinforced underground shelter, typically for use in wartime

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• The soldiers took cover in the bunker during the heavy shelling.
• Let's hide out in the bunker until the storm passes.
• We found a cool spot to chill in the bunker.
• She retreated into her emotional bunker to protect herself from getting hurt.

noun the quality of being cautious; care or watchfulness in avoiding danger

verb to warn, advise, or urge someone to be careful or prudent

• It is important to exercise caution when handling hazardous materials in the laboratory.
• Hey, just a heads up, you might want to use caution when walking on that icy path.
• Dude, I would totally caution you against going to that party, it's going to be a disaster.
• In matters of the heart, it's always wise to proceed with caution and guard your emotions.

noun a band of material around the neck of a shirt, dress, coat, etc., either upright or turned over

verb to seize or detain (someone)

• The gentleman adjusted his collar before entering the meeting.
• She popped her collar and strutted down the street.
• That party was so lit, everyone was rocking their popped collars.
• The strict rules of the company felt like a tight collar around his neck.

noun a statement that denies responsibility or liability

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• The disclaimer at the bottom of the contract outlines the terms and conditions of the agreement.
• Make sure you read the disclaimer before clicking 'I agree' on the website.
• I always skip over the disclaimer when downloading apps - who has time for that?
• His constant use of disclaimers in conversation made it hard to trust anything he said.

noun the sport or practice of fighting with swords, especially foils, épées, or sabers, according to a set of rules, in order to score points against an opponent.

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• The art of fencing requires precision and technique.
• I've been taking fencing lessons and it's actually really fun.
• Let's go watch those guys do some fancy fencing moves at the gym.
• In the world of politics, there is always a lot of verbal fencing going on.

noun a lack of attention or care; a mistake made through lack of attention

• The mistake was a result of inadvertence on the part of the employee.
• I think the error was just a case of inadvertence, nothing intentional.
• Oops, that was a total inadvertence on my part.
• Inadvertence is like a silent thief, stealing away our attention without us realizing.

adjective likely to experience or suffer from something

preposition indicating a possibility or probability of something happening

• Employees who fail to follow company policies are liable to disciplinary action.
• If you don't wear a helmet while biking, you're liable to get a ticket.
• If you keep leaving your car unlocked, you're liable to get it stolen.
• Being too trusting in this industry is liable to get you taken advantage of.

noun a quantity, degree, or extent of something

preposition used to indicate a standard or unit of measurement

conjunction used to show that one thing is directly proportional to another

• In the legal system, justice is often seen as a measure for measure when determining appropriate punishments.
• If you cheat on a test, expect the teacher to give you a measure for measure by failing you.
• You can't expect to get away with lying to your boss - it's a measure for measure situation.
• The saying 'what goes around comes around' is a reminder that life often operates on a measure for measure basis.

noun a noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• His overconfidence in his abilities led to his downfall in the competition.
• She was so overconfident that she didn't even bother preparing for the presentation.
• Don't get too cocky, your overconfidence might cost you in the end.
• His overconfidence was like a blindfold, preventing him from seeing the reality of the situation.

noun a deficit in a bank account caused by drawing more money than the account holds

• The customer incurred fees for going into overdraft on their checking account.
• I accidentally went into overdraft last week and had to pay a fee.
• I'm always in my overdraft, it's like a never-ending cycle.
• His emotions were in overdraft, constantly draining him of energy and positivity.

verb To act cautiously or avoid taking risks in order to avoid danger or harm.

• It is always advisable to play safe when investing in the stock market.
• Hey, let's play safe and wear helmets while biking.
• Dude, let's play it safe and not mess with that guy.
• She decided to play safe and not reveal her true feelings.

noun the rear part of an animal's body, extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

verb to follow or observe someone closely

adjective relating to or situated at the end or rear; last in a series

• The fox's tail is long and bushy.
• Her dog wags its tail whenever she comes home.
• I'm gonna tail that guy and see where he goes.
• The company is struggling financially and is in danger of going belly up with its tail between its legs.

adjective not protected or defended; vulnerable

adverb in an unguarded manner

• The unguarded information was leaked to the public, causing a breach of confidentiality.
• She left her phone unguarded on the table and someone stole it.
• Don't leave your drink unguarded at the party, someone might spike it.
• His unguarded emotions were evident in his tearful eyes.

noun MRA

• The MRA is a valuable tool for assessing a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease.
• My doctor recommended getting an MRA to check on my heart health.
• I heard that getting an MRA is no big deal, just a quick scan.
• The MRA revealed the underlying issues causing the company's financial problems.

noun a price

adjective small

• The benefits of this new technology far outweigh the costs, making the initial investment a small price to pay.
• Sure, it might be a bit expensive upfront, but in the long run it's a small price to pay for convenience.
• Yeah, it's a bit steep, but trust me, it's a small price to pay for quality.
• Losing a few hours of sleep to finish the project was a small price to pay for meeting the deadline.

noun a high, steep rock face at the edge of a cliff

• The hiker stood at the cliff edge, admiring the breathtaking view below.
• Be careful not to get too close to the cliff edge, it's a long way down!
• I felt my heart racing as I peered over the cliff edge.
• She felt like she was standing on a cliff edge, unsure of what to do next.

noun a type of asset that has experienced a significant drop in value and is difficult to sell

adjective describing the assets as harmful or detrimental

• The bank had to write off billions of dollars in toxic assets during the financial crisis.
• The bank had some really bad investments, so they had to get rid of those toxic assets.
• Man, those toxic assets really messed up the bank's balance sheet.
• Her toxic assets were weighing her down, preventing her from moving forward in life.