Money Matters
This verb means to put money into a business, project, or financial scheme with the hope of making a profit.
Invest
This is the money paid to an employee, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.
Wages
This verb means to send goods or services to another country for sale.
export
This adjective describes two or more events that happen at the exact same time.
Simultaneous
This is the money you get back when you return an item to a store because you are not satisfied with it.
Refund
This term refers to the physical or mental effort used in production, or the entire workforce of a country/industry.
Labour
This verb means to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, or size.
reduce
This adjective describes someone or something that is very famous, prominent, and attracts a lot of public attention.
High-profile
This is a price reduction, usually given as a percentage off the original cost.
Discount
These are strict, often bureaucratic rules imposed by government authorities that businesses must follow (e.g., environmental or safety rules).
Heavy regulations
This verb means to have enough financial means or money to pay for something without going broke.
afford
This noun means a diverse range or an assortment of many different things.
This noun describes something you bought for a very low price – much less than its usual value.
Bargain
These are formal claims or accusations that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but they have not yet been proven in court.
Allegation
If you buy an item that costs $62 and you hand the cashier a $100 bill, this is the amount of coins and notes you receive back.
change
This two‑word verb phrase means to firmly believe something is true after hearing evidence or persuasive arguments.
be convinced
This is the total amount of money you receive from your job, investments, or other sources over a period of time.
Earnings
These are the specific terms, stipulations, or circumstances set out in a contract or environment that affect how people work or behave.
Conditions
These are the individuals or organizations that pay for professional services – such as lawyers, accountants, or ad agencies.
Clients
This noun refers to a person’s regular job, profession, or career – what they do for a living.
occupation