capital
She worked hard to raise capital to start their new company.
capital = cash (or more generally, material wealth — especially assets available for use in the production of further assets)
Definition
Generally this sense of capital means:material wealth — especially assets available for use in the production of further assets
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
economics
She's likable, but I won't vote for her because of her leanings in economics.†
economics = the study of how limited resources are allocated in an attempt to satisfy unlimited wants
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
migrant
Her parents were migrant farm workers.
migrant = moving from one place to another — often seasonally for work
Definition
Generally migrant means:a person (or animal) that moves from one place to another — sometimes seasonally — sometimes for work
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
acquire
Children acquire language at an amazing rate.
acquire = obtain (get)
Definition
Generally acquire means:obtain (come into the possession of something)
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| Library | 17 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
Human Resources
She works in Human Resources.†
Human Resources = the portion of the firm's organization that deals with the hiring, firing, training, and other personnel issues
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
personnel
the records of military personnel
personnel = the people expected to obey orders in an organization — such as employees of a firm or soldiers in the military
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
indicate
These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.
indicated = pointed out (shown)
Definition
Generally indicate means:to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)
Word Statistics
| Library | 40 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 10 |
assess
2 meanings
as in:
assess the situation
They assessed the property's value at $500,000.
assessed = considered and set
Definition
Generally this sense of assess means:consider something and make a judgment
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
assess a fee
The amount of property tax assessed depends upon the value of the property.
assessed = charged a tax, fine, or fee
Definition
Generally this sense of assess means:charge a tax, fine, or fee
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
founder
The project foundered
foundered = failed
Definition
Generally this sense of founder means:to fail or break-down
or:
to physically sink below the surface or fall
or:
to physically sink below the surface or fall
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
scrutiny
She scrutinized her reflection in the mirror.
scrutinized = looked very carefully at
Definition
Generally scrutiny means:careful examination of something
Word Statistics
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
initiate
4 meanings
as in:
initiate discussions
The study concluded that women initiate divorce more frequently than men.
initiate = begin the process of
Definition
Generally this sense of initiate means:to cause (something) to begin
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
initiate into the art of drumming
That weekend, she was initiated into the art of fly fishing.
initiated = introduced (did it for the first time)
Definition
Generally this sense of initiate means:introduce to an activity or area of knowledge
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
initiate into the fraternity
The photo is from the ceremony when she was initiated into the sorority.
initiated = accepted into the group in a special ceremony
Definition
Generally this sense of initiate means:to accept someone's membership into an organization — typically in a ceremony — sometimes including a period of instruction and/or test
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
She is a new initiate.
Initiates will be formally accepted and presented at the ceremony on Friday.
initiates = new members
Definition
Generally this sense of initiate means:someone who has formally started in an organization, or been introduced to or attained some expertise in a particular field
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
contract
as in:
legal contract
She signed the contract.
contract = a written agreement that is enforceable by law
Definition
Generally this sense of contract means:an agreement - typically written and enforceable by law
Word Statistics
| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
dynamic
as in:
a dynamic personality
a dynamic speaker†
dynamic = energetic and enthusiastic
Definition
Generally this sense of dynamic means:energetic and enthusiastic — often inspiring others
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
uniform
A diverse committee will provide a better solution than a committee that is uniform.
uniform = the same (does not vary)
Definition
Generally this sense of uniform means:consistent (the same in some way)
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
confront
You must confront your problems.
confront = deal directly with an unpleasant situation
Definition
Generally confront means:to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person
or:
to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
or:
to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
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| Library | 27 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
equilibrium
Panic threw the stock market out of equilibrium.†
equilibrium = a stable situation in which forces are in balance
or:
a person's sense of physical or (more rarely) emotional balance
or:
a person's sense of physical or (more rarely) emotional balance
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
speculate
as in:
don't know, but I'll speculate
philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
speculated = thought and guessed without certainty
Definition
Generally this sense of speculate means:to think about, wonder, guess or theorize with much uncertainty
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
speculative
as in:
a speculative look or mind
She looked speculative as she turned her head back to the computer screen.
speculative = curious or in deep thought
Definition
Generally this sense of speculative means:showing, engaged in, or having a tendency of curiosity or deep thought
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
capitalism
Capitalism has helped to move millions of people out of poverty.
capitalism = an economic system based on private ownership of property and businesses, and on voluntary exchange in a competitive environment
Definition
Generally capitalism means:an economic system based on private ownership of property and businesses, and on voluntary exchange in a competitive environment — with the belief that voluntary exchanges harness inborn self-interest in millions of decisions that benefit society
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
monetary
I don't do this job for monetary reward.
monetary = money
Definition
Generally monetary means:relating to or involving money
or:
relating to a nation's money supply
or:
relating to a nation's money supply
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
competent
She is a competent student and I have no doubt she will be a competent lawyer one day.
competent = sufficiently capable
Definition
Generally competent means:capable (able to do something in a generally satisfactory manner) — sometimes specifically to have legal capability
Word Statistics
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
inflation
The report shows inflation-adjusted dollars.†
inflation = a general and progressive increase in prices
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
mean
We have a mean annual rainfall of 23 inches.
mean = average
Definition
Generally this sense of mean means:the average number
For example, the mean of 1 & 3 is 2.
More generally, the mean of n numbers is computed by dividing the sum of the numbers by n; for example, the mean of 1, 2, and 6
= (1+2+6) / 3
= 9 / 3
= 3
For example, the mean of 1 & 3 is 2.
More generally, the mean of n numbers is computed by dividing the sum of the numbers by n; for example, the mean of 1, 2, and 6
= (1+2+6) / 3
= 9 / 3
= 3
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
median
median household income†
median = the middle value of an ordered set of values (or the average of the middle two in a set with an even number of values)
The median of 2,4,7,7 is 5.5.
The median of 2,4,7,7 is 5.5.
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
gross income
Gross income is good, but overhead is too high.†
gross income = for a business: all income less any cost of goods sold
for an individual: all income before taxes
for an individual: all income before taxes
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
net income
Her bonus is based on net income.†
net income = revenues minus expenses
The exact definition of net income varies by industry and may be calculated differently even within an industry. For example, depreciation is typically included in expenses when calculating net income, but not in real estate calculations. Similarly, taxes are generally included in expenses, but not for partnership calculations.
On an income statement, net income is typically the last number shown and represents the results of adding and subtracting all the other numbers above it. Accordingly, when people ask for the "bottom line," frequently they are asking for net income. Alternatively, they may be talking metaphorically and asking for the end result without all the intermediate details.
The exact definition of net income varies by industry and may be calculated differently even within an industry. For example, depreciation is typically included in expenses when calculating net income, but not in real estate calculations. Similarly, taxes are generally included in expenses, but not for partnership calculations.
On an income statement, net income is typically the last number shown and represents the results of adding and subtracting all the other numbers above it. Accordingly, when people ask for the "bottom line," frequently they are asking for net income. Alternatively, they may be talking metaphorically and asking for the end result without all the intermediate details.
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
mode
The most frequent class size (or the mode) is 20 students.†
mode = the most frequent value of a collection of values; for example: 7 in the series 1,1,2,4,7,7,7,9,13,29
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
equity
They bought the house without a 3% down payment, but now have negative equity.†
equity = the value of an asset after all debts upon it are paid
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
assets
as in:
it's one of her best assets
The University is one of the city's greatest assets.
assets = things of value
Definition
Generally this sense of assets means:a positive trait or thing of value
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
liabilities
as in:
she is a liability to our cause
Her temper is her main liability. She hasn't learned to control angry attacks at anyone who disagrees with her.
liability = any negative trait or thing that creates a problem
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
balance sheet
The company has good income, but a weak balance sheet.†
balance sheet = a financial report summarizing a person's or organization's financial assets and the claims against those assets at a given time
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
income statement
I can learn a lot about a company by reading its income statement.†
income statement = a financial statement summarizing a business' financial operations (income, expenses, and profit) for a specific period of time
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
approximate
The state has approximately as many Republicans as Democrats.
approximately = about
Definition
Generally approximate means:almost, but not exact; or similar
Word Statistics
| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
concise
She deducts points if the paper is not concise enough.
concise = expressing much in few words
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
default
as in:
defaulted on their loan
If I don't sell my home, I'll have to default on my loan.
default = not make the payments
Definition
Generally this sense of default means:failing to meet a financial obligation—such as making a monthly payment on a debt
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
appreciate
as in:
We hope our home will appreciate
The home appreciated in value.
appreciated = increased in value
Definition
Generally this sense of appreciate means:to increase in value
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
dominate
The defending World Champions dominated their unranked opponent.
dominated = controlled (were much more powerful than)
Definition
Generally dominate means:to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous
Word Statistics
| Library | 17 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
facilitate
After the initial answers, the moderator will facilitate an open discussion of the topic.†
facilitate = make easier
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
monetary policy
Congress has little influence over monetary policy.†
monetary policy = decisions by a country's central bank influencing the nation's money supply — and thus influencing interest rates, inflation, exchange rates and even the level of unemployment
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
Return on Investment (ROI)
We anticipate a 12% ROI.†
ROI = finance: a measure of the value of an investment generally expressed as an annual percentage of the money invested; calculated as the amount of money earned divided by the amount of money invested
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
stock
She bought Google stock before it doubled in value.
stock = shares of ownership of different corporations
Definition
Generally this sense of stock means:shares of ownership of a corporation
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
bond
as in:
the bond market
US Bonds are considered vary safe, but they will go down in value when interest rates rise.
bonds = certificates to repay a loan that are issued by a government or corporation
Definition
Generally this sense of bond means:a certificate issued by a government or corporation that promises to repay a debt in return for a loan
Word Statistics
| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
dividend
as in:
dividend paid by stock
She buys high-dividend stocks.†
dividend = that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
allocate
allocate time and resources†
allocate = distribute or set apart for a special purpose
Definition
Generally allocate means:distribute according to a plan
or:
set apart for a special purpose
or:
set apart for a special purpose
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
aggregate
as in:
she aggregated them
We need to aggregate the data from all sources.
aggregate = the act of combining different, but related quantities or things
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
coefficient
as in:
coefficient of thermal expansion
Determine the coefficient of friction between the two objects.
coefficient = physics: a constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic (such as the coefficient of thermal expansion)
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
component
It has only three major components.
components = parts
Definition
Generally component means:a part of something
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| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
paradigm
We have incompatible paradigms.
paradigms = conceptual models
Definition
Generally paradigm means:a conceptual model; or a standard example
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
ratio
There is much interesting study on the predictive value of the ratio of the length of the index finger to the ring finger within a given gender and race.
ratio = relative lengths
Definition
Generally ratio means:the relative magnitudes of two quantities — often expressed as a:b (which could also be expressed as the fraction a/b)
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
reconcile
as in:
reconciled their differences
She reconciled her checking account statement.
reconciled = brought into agreement (in this case, the statement from the bank with the record she kept in her check register)
Definition
Generally this sense of reconcile means:to bring into agreement
The exact meaning of reconcile can depend upon its context. For example:
- "We reconciled our differences and are on friendly terms now." — settled or found a way to accept
- "They did break up, but they reconciled since then." — made up
- "I need to reconcile my goals with my abilities." — make compatible
- "I need to reconcile my checkbook." — get the checkbook numbers and the bank statement to agree
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
flexible
The job has flexible working hours.
flexible = adaptable to different conditions
Definition
Generally flexible means:bendable or adaptable
in various senses, including:
- easily bent without physical damage or injury — as of a hose or gymnast
- able to adjust readily to different conditions — as of a plan
- willing to make concessions — as of a negotiator or a boss
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
essential
The essential feature of the pen is that it writes so consistently.
essential = absolutely necessary; or of greatest importance
Definition
Generally essential means:necessary or important or relating to the basic nature of something
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| Library | 24 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
methodology
a proven research methodology†
methodology = a system of principles and procedures for doing or studying something
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
optimal
It is the optimal solution.†
optimal = most desirable possible — often given the circumstances
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
relevant
Shannon tells an interesting story, but it's not relevant to the decision we have to make.
relevant = important (related in a meaningful way)
Definition
Generally relevant means:relating in a meaningful way to the issue in question
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 10 |
enhance
This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat.†
enhance = increase quantity or quality
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
innovate
Apple is considered one of the most innovative companies.
innovative = introducing things that are new and different
Definition
Generally innovate means:bring something new to an environment
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
constraint
I will devote my full energy to the project, without constraint.
constraint = limitation
Definition
Generally constraint means:limitation (something that limits something else)
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
productivity
She is relentless in her drive to increase company productivity.†
productivity = economics and business: production compared to inputs such as labor and materials
(Often productivity is used as an abbreviation for "labor productivity" which is the value of production divided by the hours of labor to create that production)
(Often productivity is used as an abbreviation for "labor productivity" which is the value of production divided by the hours of labor to create that production)
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
criteria
We're considering five primary criteria as we compare job applicants.
criteria = reference points against which things can be evaluated
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
franchise
as in:
franchise business
She saved for years and then purchased a franchise that sells sandwiches.
franchise = a right granted by one organization to another — most frequently the right of a small company to do business under the brand name and systems of a larger company (as when a local McDonalds restaurant is owned by an individual rather than the McDonalds Corporation)
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
stock option
The salary is low, but if the company is successful, my stock options will make me rich.†
stock options = the option to buy a given stock at a given price before a given date
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
insight
The book is full of insight on human nature.
insight = clear understanding of some aspects of a complex situation
Definition
Generally insight means:a clear understanding of some aspect of a complex situation; or a tendency to have such understandings
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
market share
They already have a 60% market share, so I don't think the merger will be approved.†
market share = a company's sales in a given industry expressed as a percentage of the sales for the entire industry
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
flourish
as in:
the business is flourishing
The children are flourishing.
flourishing = growing or developing well
Definition
Generally this sense of flourish means:to thrive (grow or develop well)
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
antitrust
The greatest benefit of antitrust law is the prohibition against fixing prices.†
antitrust = related to laws intended to promote free competition in the market place
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
implement
as in:
implement the action
The committee will decide how best to implement the plan.†
implement = to put a plan or tool into effect
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
compelling
The evidence is compelling.
compelling = very interesting; or convincing
Definition
Generally compelling means:very interesting; or convincing — possibly leading to action
or more rarely: a force for action
or more rarely: a force for action
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
diversify
She has been typecast as the female who beats up males, but she's eager to diversify her roles.
diversify = make more varied
Definition
Generally diversify means:to make more varied
Diversify is used to describe variation in some things so frequently that they can be implied by the general context without a need to state them explicitly — such as:
- with regard to people — varying races, ethnicities, and genders
- with regard to investments — varying types of investments
- with regard to a company — varying sources of business
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
bankrupt
2 meanings
as in:
company went bankrupt
If we don't control spending, we'll go bankrupt.
bankrupt = legally declared to be unable to pay money that is owed
or (informally): the state of having little or no money
or (informally): the state of having little or no money
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
as in:
bankrupt idea
It is a bankrupt approach to solving the problem.
bankrupt = without value
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
liable
as in:
is legally liable
She was drunk and liable for the death of the other driver.
liable = held legally responsible
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
comprised
The university is comprised of six colleges.
comprised = made up of (composed of)
Definition
Generally comprised means:made up of (composed of); or included
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
free rider
Even those who want small government agree there are times when the free rider problems dictates taxing everyone.†
free rider = someone who enjoys the benefits of a public good without bearing the cost;
For example: If taxation for national defense were optional, those who did not pay the tax would benefit as much as those who did.
For example: If taxation for national defense were optional, those who did not pay the tax would benefit as much as those who did.
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
remuneration
It was inadequate remuneration to make up for his expenses.
remuneration = payment (for work and/or expenses)
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
accumulate
Greenhouse gas continues to accumulate in the atmosphere.
accumulate = gradually increase
Definition
Generally accumulate means:to collect or gradually increase
Word Statistics
| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
defer
as in:
deferred the decision
The weather forced us to defer our departure another day.
defer = delay
Definition
Generally this sense of defer means:delay or postpone (hold off until a later time)
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
microeconomics
Microeconomics was a required course that led to an interest in business.†
microeconomics = the bottom-up view of the economy, focusing on individual households and firms and how the choices of various decision makers are coordinated by markets
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
harmonious
as in:
soothing, harmonious music
The changes created a more harmonious melody.
harmonious = pleasing
Definition
Generally this sense of harmonious means:of music: pleasing (through the combination of different notes)
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
intellectual property
The Chinese are stealing our intellectual property.†
intellectual property = intangible (non-touchable) property that is the result of creativity (such as patents or trademarks or copyrights)
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
GATT
the latest round of GATT negotiations†
GATT = General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade - International trade agreement intended to help reduce trade barriers between signatory countries and to promote trade.
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
fiscal year
The federal government's fiscal year runs from October through September.†
fiscal year = any accounting period of 12 months chosen by an organization for regular annual reporting
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
human capital
We want to invest in human capital through education.†
human capital = Human assets consisting of items such as education, knowledge, skills, and capabilities
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
standard deviation
The top 5% are two standard deviations above the mean.†
standard deviations = A measure in statistics of how far a set of data is from its average
(calculated as the square root of the variance — the variance being the average of the squares of deviations about the mean of a set of data)
(calculated as the square root of the variance — the variance being the average of the squares of deviations about the mean of a set of data)
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
arbitration
They submitted their disagreement to binding arbitration.
arbitration = the hearing and settling of a dispute by an impartial referee
Definition
Generally arbitration means:the process of solving a disagreement with the help of an impartial referee
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
demographics
Based upon its demographics and the traffic patterns, the neighborhood should support another fast-food restaurant.
demographics = characteristics
Definition
Generally demographics means:characteristics of a human populations; e.g., population density and income distribution
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
venture capital
Much of the computer and Internet boom was funded by venture capital out of Silicon Valley.†
venture capital = money used to support start-up companies that appear poised for rapid growth, but to which traditional financial institutions would consider loans too risky
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
investment banker
She graduated from Harvard Business School and became an investment banker.†
investment banker = an employee of the firm that serves as an intermediary between an issuer of new securities and the investing public
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
broker
I've learned to buy mutual funds online without a broker.†
broker = someone who negotiates or facilitates agreements between other parties (such as a real estate or stock broker)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
brokerage
We sell software used by real estate brokerages.†
brokerages = a firm where brokers work
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
economies of scale
We expect economies of scale to lift us to profitability after we open our third location.†
economies of scale = economics: situation where increasing output permits different techniques of production that decrease the cost per unit produced
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
procure
She said the Air Force lacks the funds to procure maintenance equipment it needs.
procure = get by special effort
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
inquire
Students should contact our office to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
inquire = ask about or look into
Definition
Generally inquire means:to ask about or look into something
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| Library | 19 uses in 10 avg bks |
general manager
The general manager denied the rumors of a trade.†
general manager = the highest ranking manager
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
fringe benefit
I earn about the same as at my last job, but the fringe benefits are great.†
fringe benefits = an indirect, non-cash benefit provided to employees by employers in addition to regular wage or salary compensation, such as health insurance
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
derive
She likes to win, but she doesn't derive pleasure from watching others lose.
derive = get
Definition
Generally derive means:to get something from something else
(If the context doesn't otherwise indicate where something came from, it is generally from reasoning—especially deductive reasoning.)
(If the context doesn't otherwise indicate where something came from, it is generally from reasoning—especially deductive reasoning.)
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |