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Topic: Finance

shortfall

IPA: /ˈʃɔːrtfɔːl/

KK: /ˈʃɔrtˌfɔl/

noun

Definition: A situation where there is not enough of something that is needed or expected.

Example: The company faced a shortfall in revenue this quarter due to lower sales.

shroff

IPA: /ʃrɒf/

KK: /ʃrɔf/

noun

Definition: A person who handles money, often working as a cashier or money changer, especially in South Asia or the Far East.

Example: The shroff at the car park helped me pay for my parking ticket.

signature

IPA: /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

KK: /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

noun

Definition: A distinctive mark or characteristic that shows someone's identity, often used in writing or signing documents.

Example: Please put your signature at the bottom of the form.

signed

IPA: /saɪnd/

KK: /saɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a signature or is marked with a sign, often indicating approval or authenticity.

Example: I received a signed letter from the author.

signee

IPA: /sɪˈniː/

KK: /sɪˈni/

noun

Definition: A person who signs a document, like a contract or a petition.

Example: The signee of the contract agreed to all the terms and conditions.

signing

IPA: /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of officially agreeing to something by writing your name on a document or contract.

Example: The signing of the contract took place in the lawyer's office.

verb

Definition: The action of writing one's name on a document to show agreement or approval.

Example: She is signing the contract to finalize the deal.

sixpenny

IPA: /ˈsɪkspəni/

KK: /ˈsɪkspəni/

adjective

Definition: Referring to something that is of low value or worth sixpence.

Example: The sixpenny book was not very popular among collectors.

skewback

IPA: /ˈskjuːbæk/

KK: /ˈskjuːbæk/

noun

Definition: A type of support that is sloped and used to hold up an arch, often made of masonry or metal.

Example: The architect designed a skewback to ensure the stability of the arch in the building.

skimp

IPA: /skɪmp/

KK: /skɪmp/

adjective

Definition: Not enough in quantity or size; lacking in fullness or richness.

Example: The dress was too skimp for the formal event, showing too much skin.

intransitive verb

Definition: To be unwilling to spend money or use resources freely; to be cheap or frugal.

Example: He tends to skimp on groceries to save money.

transitive verb

Definition: To provide less than what is needed or to do something in a careless or insufficient way.

Example: They decided to skimp on the quality of the materials to save money.

skyrocket

IPA: /ˈskaɪˌrɒkɪt/

KK: /ˈskaɪˌrɑːkɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of firework that rises into the air and then explodes, creating bright lights and sparks.

Example: The children watched in awe as the skyrocket shot up into the night sky.

transitive verb

Definition: To increase very quickly and suddenly, often referring to prices or values.

Example: After the announcement, the stock prices skyrocketed within hours.

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