Vocabulary
📅 Published on: October 24, 2026
No.
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Word
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Meaning
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
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| 1 |
Liquidity (n) |
Cash availability |
Cash flow, solvency |
Illiquidity, insolvency |
| 2 |
Amortization(n) |
Gradual debt payoff |
Debt payoff, redemption |
Lump-sum charge |
| 3 |
Collateral (n) |
Security for a loan |
Pledge, guarantee, lien |
Unsecured asset |
| 4 |
Default (v/n) |
Failure to repay debt |
Delinquency, lapse |
Compliance, fulfillment |
| 5 |
Depreciation (n) |
Decline in value |
Devaluation, slump |
Appreciation, surge |
| 6 |
Deficit (n) |
Shortage of funds |
Shortfall, deficiency |
Surplus, excess |
| 7 |
Disburse (v) |
Pay out money |
Distribute, allocate |
Withhold, retain |
| 8 |
Foreclose (v) |
Seize unpaid property |
Repossess, confiscate |
Release, restore |
| 9 |
Liquidate (v) |
Cash out or clear debts |
Settle, sell off |
Accumulate, invest |
| 10 |
Waive (v) |
Forgo a right/fee |
Relinquish, abandon |
Enforce, claim |
| 11 |
Reconcile (v) |
Match financial records |
Balance, harmonize |
Disagree, mismatch |
| 12 |
Liability (n) |
Financial debt/obligation |
Debt, arrear, burden |
Asset, resource |
| 13 |
Insolvency (n) |
Inability to pay debts |
Bankruptcy, default |
Solvency, credit |
| 14 |
Moratorium (n) |
Temporary freeze |
Suspension, delay |
Resumption, continuation |
| 15 |
Capitalization(n) |
Providing fund/capital |
Funding, financing |
Defunding, divestment |
| 16 |
Subvention (n) |
Financial subsidy/aid |
Grant, subsidy, aid |
Levy, tax, penalty |
| 17 |
Encumbrance(n) |
Legal claim on asset |
Mortgage, lien, burden |
Asset, clear title |
| 18 |
Austerity (n) |
Govt spending cuts |
Frugality, retrenchment |
Extravagance, waste |
| 19 |
Stagflation (n) |
High inflation + low growth |
Recession, stagnation |
Boom, expansion |
| 20 |
Windfall (n) |
Unexpected profit |
Bonanza, gain, jackpot |
Loss, expense |
| 21 |
Mitigate (v) |
Make less severe |
Alleviate, ease, lessen |
Aggravate, worsen |
| 22 |
Stringent (adj) |
Strict regulations |
Rigorous, firm, strict |
Lenient, flexible |
| 23 |
Prudent (adj) |
Wise and cautious |
Sensible, judicious |
Reckless, rash |
| 24 |
Abolish (v) |
Formally end a rule |
Eliminate, annul, scrap |
Establish, enact |
| 25 |
Expedite (v) |
Speed up a process |
Accelerate, hasten |
Delay, postpone |
| 26 |
Stipulate (v) |
Specify a requirement |
Demand, require, dictate |
Suggest, ignore |
| 27 |
Revoke (v) |
Cancel or annul |
Rescind, repeal, void |
Sanction, approve |
| 28 |
Consolidate (v) |
Merge into one |
Combine, centralize |
Separate, divide |
| 29 |
Jurisdiction (n) |
Legal authority scope |
Scope, purview, authority |
Powerlessness |
| 30 |
Mandate (n/v) |
Official order |
Directive, decree |
Prohibition, veto |
| 31 |
Alleviate (v) |
Relieve pain/trouble |
Ease, mitigate, soothe |
Aggravate, worsen |
| 32 |
Spiral (v) |
Rapid uncontrolled movement |
Escalate, soar, plummet |
Stabilize, level off |
| 33 |
Procurement (n) |
Obtaining goods/services |
Acquisition, sourcing |
Sale, disposal |
| 34 |
Diversify (v) |
Vary range of products |
Broaden, expand |
Specialize, narrow |
| 35 |
Regulate (v) |
Control system/rate |
Govern, oversee, direct |
Deregulate, neglect |
| 36 |
Compensate (v) |
Pay for loss/injury |
Reimburse, remunerate |
Penalize, fine |
| 37 |
Adhere (v) |
Follow rules strictly |
Comply, conform, abide |
Deviate, flout |
| 38 |
Facilitate (v) |
Make process easier |
Enable, assist, aid |
Hinder, impede |
| 39 |
Compliance (n) |
Obeying rules/commands |
Conformity, adherence |
Defiance, violation |
| 40 |
Streamline (v) |
Make efficient |
Optimize, simplify |
Complicate, clutter |
| 41 |
Pellucid (adj) |
Transparent, clear |
Explicit, limpid |
Cryptic, opaque |
| 42 |
Disseminate (v) |
Spread widely |
Broadcast, circulate |
Suppress, withhold |
| 43 |
Quash (v) |
Reject or void |
Annul, suppress, quell |
Incite, uphold |
| 44 |
Pluralism (n) |
Coexistence of diversity |
Variety, heterogeneity |
Uniformity, monism |
| 45 |
Callous (adj) |
Cruel disregard |
Ruthless, unfeeling |
Compassionate, kind |
| 46 |
Mendacious (adj) |
Untruthful, deceitful |
Dishonest, deceptive |
Veracious, honest |
| 47 |
Formidable (adj) |
Inspiring fear/respect |
Intimidating, daunting |
Feeble, weak |
| 48 |
Obstreperous (adj) |
Noisy and unruly |
Disorderly, clamorous |
Docile, obedient |
| 49 |
Surreptitious (adj) |
Done stealthily |
Covert, clandestine |
Overt, transparent |
| 50 |
Subterfuge (n) |
Deceitful trickery |
Artifice, ruse, evasion |
Candor, honesty |
| 51 |
Vilify (v) |
Speak disparagingly of |
Defame, malign, slander |
Praise, extol, laud |
| 52 |
Upbraid (v) |
Scold harshly |
Reprimand, berate |
Commend, praise |
| 53 |
Encomium (n) |
Speech of high praise |
Eulogy, tribute |
Censure, reprimand |
| 54 |
Subservience (n) |
Excessive obedience |
Servility, docility |
Defiance, rebellion |
| 55 |
Tirade (n) |
Angry critical speech |
Harangue, rant, screed |
Accord, eulogy |
| 56 |
Portentous (adj) |
Warning of evil/danger |
Ominous, foreboding |
Auspicious, promising |
| 57 |
Torpor (n) |
Inactivity or lethargy |
Inertia, sloth, languor |
Vigor, dynamism |
| 58 |
Contemn (v) |
Regard with disdain |
Despise, scorn, slight |
Esteem, respect |
| 59 |
Alacrity (n) |
Brisk eagerness |
Willingness, readiness |
Apathy, reluctance |
| 60 |
Abscond (v) |
Flee secretly |
Decamp, bolt, escape |
Remain, surrender |
| 61 |
Coherent (adj) |
Logical and clear |
Rational, sound, lucid |
Incoherent, confused |
| 62 |
Pertinent (adj) |
Relevant to topic |
Germane, applicable |
Irrelevant, off-topic |
| 63 |
Viable (adj) |
Workable, feasible |
Practical, doable |
Unviable, futile |
| 64 |
Exacerbate (v) |
Make situation worse |
Aggravate, inflame |
Assuage, soothe |
| 65 |
Stalled (adj) |
Brought to standstill |
Halted, blocked |
Accelerated, moving |
| 66 |
Substantial (adj) |
Sizable, important |
Significant, ample |
Negligible, minor |
| 67 |
Resilient (adj) |
Quick to recover |
Tough, robust, adaptable |
Fragile, vulnerable |
| 68 |
Meticulous (adj) |
Very precise/careful |
Painstaking, thorough |
Slapdash, careless |
| 69 |
Leverage (v) |
Use to max advantage |
Harness, utilize, exploit |
Squander, waste |
| 70 |
Optimize (v) |
Make most effective use |
Maximize, refine |
Impair, degrade |
| 71 |
Paucity (n) |
Small/insufficient quantity |
Dearth, shortage, lack |
Abundance, surfeit |
| 72 |
Spurt (n/v) |
Sudden sharp rise |
Surge, eruption, burst |
Decline, slump |
| 73 |
Concomitant (adj) |
Naturally accompanying |
Attendant, concurrent |
Unrelated, separate |
| 74 |
Surfeit (n) |
Excessive amount |
Excess, glut, surplus |
Deficit, lack |
| 75 |
Impetus (n) |
Driving force |
Momentum, stimulus |
Deterrent, obstacle |
| 76 |
Coercion (n) |
Forceful persuasion |
Duress, intimidation |
Consent, freedom |
| 77 |
Stagnation (n) |
Lack of growth/motion |
Inertia, standstill |
Boom, expansion |
| 78 |
In tandem (phrase) |
Acting together |
Concurrently, in unison |
Independently, alone |
| 79 |
Cognizant (adj) |
Having awareness |
Mindful, conscious |
Ignorant, oblivious |
| 80 |
Bottleneck (n) |
Point of obstruction |
Barrier, logjam, snag |
Catalyst, aid |
| 81 |
Sovereignty (n) |
Supreme power |
Autonomy, independence |
Subjugation, dependency |
| 82 |
Assuage (v) |
Soothe bad feelings |
Pacify, placate, ease |
Provoke, aggravate |
| 83 |
Disparity (n) |
Great inequality/gap |
Imbalance, discrepancy |
Parity, equality |
| 84 |
Pervasive (adj) |
Spreading everywhere |
Ubiquitous, prevalent |
Rare, localized |
| 85 |
Proactive (adj) |
Acting in advance |
Enterprising, energetic |
Passive, reactive |
| 86 |
Anomalous (adj) |
Deviating from norm |
Aberrant, atypical |
Normal, standard |
| 87 |
Precipitate (v) |
Trigger suddenly |
Spark, hasten, induce |
Block, prevent |
| 88 |
Tacit (adj) |
Implied without words |
Implicit, unspoken |
Explicit, stated |
| 89 |
Ambiguous (adj) |
Open to interpretation |
Equivocal, vague |
Clear, definitive |
| 90 |
Scrutiny (n) |
Critical observation |
Inspection, audit, review |
Inattention, oversight |
| 91 |
Equanimity (n) |
Calmness under stress |
Poise, composure, serenity |
Agitation, panic |
| 92 |
Proclivity (n) |
Natural tendency |
Inclination, propensity |
Antipathy, aversion |
| 93 |
Imperative (adj) |
Of vital importance |
Crucial, essential |
Optional, trivial |
| 94 |
Rhetoric (n) |
Persuasive speech |
Oratory, grandiloquence |
Candor, conciseness |
| 95 |
Ostensibly (adv) |
Seemingly or supposedly |
Supposedly, outwardly |
Genuinely, truly |
| 96 |
Protracted (adj) |
Extended over time |
Prolonged, drawn-out |
Brief, short |
| 97 |
Embezzlement (n) |
Theft of trusted funds |
Defalcation, fraud |
Reimbursement |
| 98 |
Auspicious (adj) |
Favorable, promising |
Propitious, encouraging |
Ominous, inauspicious |
| 99 |
Prognosis (n) |
Outcome forecast |
Prediction, projection |
Retrospect |
| 100 |
Retrenchment (n) |
Spending cutback |
Downsizing, reduction |
Expansion, growth |
