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B2 Vocab Finances
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| to credit | to add a sum of money to a bank account |
| economy | the system in which money, goods, and services are produced or distributed within a country or region |
| economic | relating to the production, distribution, and management of wealth and resources within a society or country |
| accounting | a systematic process of recording, summarizing, analyzing, and reporting financial transactions and information of an organization or individual |
| asset | a valuable resource or quality owned by an individual, organization, or entity, typically with economic value and future benefit |
| budget | a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use |
| capital | assets used to generate more assets, especially in business or production |
| debit | an entry indicating an increase in assets or expenses, and a decrease in debts or income |
| finance | the act of managing large sums of money, especially by governments or corporations |
| investment | the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit |
| financing | the act of providing money for a business, project, or individual needs, typically through loans or investments |
| borrowing | the act of getting money with an agreement to repay it with interest or fees |
| debt | the condition of owing money |
| grant | an amount of money given by the government or an organization for a specific purpose |
| loan | a sum of money borrowed from a bank to be repaid with interest |
| to possess | to have something as one's own |
| distribution | the process of supplying products to businesses or customers |
| inflation | the ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services |
| welfare | financial aid provided by the government for people in need |
| profit | the money gained after expenses and taxes are paid |
| standard of living | the level of wealth, comfort, and necessities available to an individual or group |
| balance | a state in an account where credits equal debits |
| bank statement | a document summarizing all financial transactions in an account |
| collapse (noun) | a sudden decrease in value, such as in prices or stocks |
| to collapse | to suddenly decrease in value or amount |
| decrease | the amount by which something is reduced |
| loss | money lost by a company or individual |
| analyst | a person who evaluates data to provide insights and decisions |
| banker | a person working in or managing a bank |
| to price | to set a price for a product or service |
| to purchase | to buy goods or services with money |
| rate | a specified amount of money charged or paid |
| to rip off | to charge someone too much money or cheat them in a sale |
| rip-off | something that costs far more than its real value |
| bull | a market participant who expects prices to rise |
| bear | a market participant who expects prices to fall |
| to run out | to use up all of something so none is left |
| automated teller machine | a machine used for banking transactions like withdrawals and deposits |
| refund | money returned because of a return or dissatisfaction with a product or service |