Financial Security Terms

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a synonym for a place or thing that is heavily guarded or secure

  • Fort Knox is a highly secure United States Army post located in Kentucky.
  • I heard Fort Knox is nearly impossible to break into.
  • That place is like Fort Knox, good luck getting in without the right code.
  • Her heart was like Fort Knox, guarded and impenetrable.

noun a state of mental or emotional calmness, tranquility, and freedom from worry or anxiety

  • Having all necessary insurance coverage gives me peace of mind.
  • Knowing my car is parked in a secure garage gives me peace of mind.
  • When I have my phone charged, I have peace of mind.
  • Letting go of grudges can bring a sense of peace of mind.

noun a regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund to which that person or their employer has contributed during their working life

  • Many people rely on their pension as their primary source of income during retirement.
  • My dad just started collecting his pension after working for the same company for 30 years.
  • I can't wait to kick back and start cashing in on my pension.
  • Saving money now is like investing in your future pension.

noun a state of being calm, relaxed, and free from worry or stress

verb to be confident or certain about something

  • Rest assured, we have taken all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our customers.
  • You can rest assured that we've got your back.
  • Don't worry, you can rest assured that everything will be lit.
  • Like a ship anchored in a storm, rest assured that I will always be there for you.

adjective adjective - (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

  • The company has implemented stringent security measures to protect sensitive data.
  • The school has really strict rules about uniform attire.
  • The boss is super hardcore about punctuality, it's like a military operation.
  • The artist's creative process is governed by stringent self-imposed rules.
  • The C2DE social class category is used to classify individuals based on their occupation and level of education.
  • People in the C2DE group tend to have jobs that require manual labor and may not have completed higher education.
  • C2DE folks usually work in blue-collar jobs and might not have gone to college.
  • Being in the C2DE category can sometimes feel like being stuck in a cycle of limited opportunities.