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Topic: Finance

sparing

IPA: /ˈspɛrɪŋ/

KK: /ˈspɛrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Limited in amount or quantity; using only what is necessary and not more.

Example: She was sparing with her compliments, only giving them when she truly meant it.

sparingly

IPA: /ˈspɛrɪŋli/

KK: /ˈspɛrɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that uses only a small amount of something; not too much or too often.

Example: She uses salt sparingly to keep her meals healthy.

specie

IPA: /ˈspɛʃi/

KK: /ˈspɛʃi/

noun

Definition: A type of money that is made in the form of coins instead of paper notes.

Example: He paid for the coffee with specie instead of using a credit card.

speculator

IPA: /ˈspɛkjʊleɪtə/

KK: /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtə/

noun

Definition: A person who makes risky investments in the hope of making a profit, often by buying and selling stocks, real estate, or other assets.

Example: The speculator bought shares in the company, hoping their value would increase.

spend

IPA: /spɛnd/

KK: /spɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To use up time or resources, often referring to money or effort.

Example: I like to spend my weekends relaxing at home.

transitive verb

Definition: To use money, time, or resources for a particular purpose.

Example: She decided to spend her savings on a new car.

spendable

IPA: /ˈspɛndəbl/

KK: /ˈspɛndəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be used or spent, especially in terms of money or resources.

Example: The company has a spendable budget for new projects this year.

spender

IPA: /ˈspɛndər/

KK: /ˈspɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who uses money to buy things or pay for services.

Example: She is a careful spender who always looks for discounts before shopping.

spendier

IPA: //ˈspɛndiər//

KK: /ˈspɛndi/

adjective

Definition: More expensive than something else.

Example: This restaurant is spendier than the one we visited last week.

spendthrift

IPA: //ˈspɛndˌθrɪft//

KK: /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

adjective

Definition: Someone who spends money carelessly or extravagantly, often wasting it.

Example: He was known as a spendthrift, always buying the latest gadgets without thinking about his budget.

noun

Definition: A person who spends money carelessly and without thinking about the future.

Example: Despite his large salary, he was a spendthrift and often found himself in debt.

spent

IPA: /spɛnt/

KK: /spɛnt/

adjective

Definition: Depleted of energy or resources; exhausted or used up.

Example: After the long hike, I felt completely spent and needed to rest.

verb

Definition: To use time or money for a particular purpose.

Example: She spent all her savings on a new car.

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