Financial Terms And Concepts

noun a barrier or obstacle that prevents movement or progress

verb to obstruct or impede movement or progress

adjective prevented from passing through or reaching

• The company's website was temporarily blocked due to a security breach.
• I can't access the website because it's blocked.
• I'm sorry, but you've been blocked from the group chat.
• His emotions were blocked off, making it hard for him to express himself.

noun a condition in which the body or a part of it is swollen or distended

verb to cause to swell or distend

• The bloat in the software code is causing performance issues.
• Eating too much junk food always leads to bloat in my stomach.
• I hate when my phone gets all bloaty with unnecessary apps.
• The bloat of bureaucracy is slowing down the decision-making process.

noun a responsibility or duty

verb to rush forward with intent to attack

adverb used to indicate the manner in which something is done

preposition indicating movement into or onto a place or location

• The company decided to charge in the new product line at a higher price point.
• Let's charge in and grab some food before the movie starts.
• We're gonna charge in and party all night long!
• She always charges in with confidence and determination in everything she does.

noun A person whose work or business is cleaning

verb To make something free of dirt, marks, or mess, typically by washing, wiping, or brushing

adjective Free from dirt, marks, or mess; not dirty

adverb In a way that is free from dirt, marks, or mess; cleanly

• The laboratory must be kept clean at all times to ensure accurate results.
• I always feel better when my room is clean and organized.
• I need to clean up my act and start taking responsibility.
• Her conscience was clean after she confessed to her mistake.

verb Clipped is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'clip', which means to cut or trim something with scissors or shears.

adjective Clipped can also be used as an adjective to describe something that has been cut short or trimmed neatly.

adverb Clipped can also be used as an adverb to describe how something was cut or trimmed, such as 'he clipped the hedges neatly.'

• The hedge in the garden was neatly clipped to maintain its shape.
• I clipped my coupons before heading to the store for some deals.
• She clipped him on the shoulder as a friendly gesture.
• His wings were clipped when he lost his job and had to downsize his lifestyle.

adjective describing someone who is lucky or privileged

• I consider myself fortunate to have been given this opportunity to work with such a talented team.
• I feel lucky to have scored tickets to the concert tonight.
• I'm so grateful for my new job, it's like winning the lottery!
• She felt like a fortunate traveler on a journey filled with unexpected adventures.

noun a deep, wide trench surrounding a castle, fort, or town, typically filled with water and intended as a defense against attack

• The castle was surrounded by a deep and wide moat for added protection.
• We can't get to the other side of the moat without a boat.
• Let's chill by the moat and enjoy the view.
• The company's strong brand acts as a moat against competition.

adjective a term used to describe something that is extremely steep or sheer, often in reference to a cliff or slope

• The hiker faced a precipitous climb up the steep mountain slope.
• The road down to the beach is pretty precipitous, so be careful driving.
• I almost slipped on that precipitous hill, it's so steep!
• The company's stock took a precipitous plunge after the scandal was exposed.

noun Wealth or valuable resources, especially in the form of money, property, or assets

• The businessman amassed great riches through his successful investments.
• She's always flaunting her riches on social media.
• I wish I had his kind of riches, I'd be set for life.
• The real riches in life come from experiences and relationships, not material possessions.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a state of being or quality

• The data provided by the new software was shaky at best.
• I felt a bit shaky after drinking too much coffee.
• I could tell he was feeling a bit shaky after the rollercoaster ride.
• The team's performance in the first half was shaky, but they managed to pull through in the end.

adjective not solid or stable; not in good condition; not based on valid reasoning or evidence

• The structural integrity of the building was deemed unsound by the engineers.
• I heard that the rumors about the company's financial situation are unsound.
• His argument was totally unsound, dude.
• Her decision to quit her stable job and travel the world seemed unsound to her parents.

verb to make or become weaker; to diminish in strength or effectiveness

• The economic downturn has begun to weaken consumer confidence.
• I think skipping meals can weaken your immune system.
• Dude, don't skip leg day at the gym or you'll weaken your gains.
• A lack of communication can weaken the bond between friends.

verb to burden or oppress with something heavy or difficult to bear

• The heavy workload began to weigh down on the employees.
• All these responsibilities are really weighing me down.
• I can't believe how much this bad news is weighing me down.
• The guilt of his actions continued to weigh down on his conscience.

adjective relating to or characterized by accretion, the process of growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter

• The accretionary process of sediment buildup over millions of years formed the layers of rock we see today.
• The slow accretionary growth of the coral reef is fascinating to watch.
• The accretionary savings in my bank account are finally starting to add up.
• His accretionary knowledge of the subject made him an expert in the field.