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English Vocab #12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acumen | mental sharpness and accuracy of judgement |
| delinquent | past due in payment |
| dividend | a share of profits received by stockholders of a company |
| economy | the management and development of resources |
| embezzle | to steal something entrusted in one's care |
| expenditure | a cost: an expense |
| extravagant | excessive: extreme |
| gratis | free of charge |
| indebted | obligated to another to repay something |
| inflation | an increase in currency and credit, resulting in a rise in the piece of available goods |
| liquidate | to settle or clear up debts or accounts |
| management | the person or persons who handle or control a business or organization |
| mercantile | having to do with merchants or trade |
| miser | a person who is greedy of hoards money |
| numeration | a calculation or counting of numbers |
| prosper | to be successful; to thrive |
| revenue | income |
| transaction | something that is carried out, performed, or conducted |
| tuition | a fee or charge for instruction |
| spendthrift | a person who is extravagant or wasteful with money |