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Topic: Finance

lucrative

IPA: /ˈluːkrətɪv/

KK: /ˈlukrətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Something that brings in a lot of money or profit.

Example: She started a lucrative business that sells handmade jewelry.

lucratively

IPA: /luːˈkrætɪvli/

KK: /ˈlukrəˌtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a lot of money or profit.

Example: She invested in the business lucratively, earning a significant return on her investment.

lucrativeness

IPA: /ˈluːkrətɪvnəs/

KK: /ˈlukrəˌtɪv/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being profitable or producing a lot of money.

Example: The lucrativeness of the investment attracted many investors.

lucre

IPA: /ˈluːkər/

KK: /ˈlukər/

noun

Definition: Money or profit that is earned, especially in a way that is considered greedy or unethical.

Example: The businessman was criticized for prioritizing lucre over ethical practices.

luxury

IPA: //ˈlʌkʃəri//

KK: /ˈlʌkʃəri/

adjective

Definition: Something that is very comfortable and expensive, often not necessary but desired for pleasure or enjoyment.

Example: She treated herself to a luxury vacation in the Maldives.

noun

Definition: A state or condition of great comfort, elegance, and wealth, often involving expensive items or experiences that are not necessary for basic living.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally enjoyed the luxury of a beautiful home by the beach.

macroeconomic

IPA: /ˌmækrəʊˈɛkəˌnɒmɪk/

KK: /mækroʊˈɛkəˌnɑmɪk/

adjective

Definition: This word describes things that are connected to the overall economy, including aspects like growth, employment, and prices.

Example: The government implemented macroeconomic policies to stabilize the economy during the recession.

macroeconomics

IPA: /ˌmækrəʊɪˈkɒnəmɪks/

KK: /mækroʊɪˈkɒnəmɪks/

noun

Definition: The branch of economics that focuses on the large-scale factors affecting an economy, including national income, total output, and the relationships between different sectors.

Example: Macroeconomics helps us understand how government policies can influence the economy as a whole.

magnate

IPA: /ˈmæɡneɪt/

KK: /ˈmæɡneɪt/

noun

Definition: A person who has a lot of power and influence, especially in business or a specific industry.

Example: The oil magnate donated millions to charity.

mainstay

IPA: //ˈmeɪnsteɪ//

KK: /ˈmeɪnˌsteɪ/

noun

Definition: A primary source of support or strength, often essential for stability or success.

Example: The local farm has been a mainstay of the community for generations.

makeweight

IPA: /ˈmeɪkˌweɪt/

KK: /ˈmeɪkˌweɪt/

noun

Definition: An item or substance used to balance or fill a gap, often with little value on its own.

Example: The extra bricks served as makeweights to ensure the scale was balanced.

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