IPA: /ˈfɪs.kli/
KK: /ˈfɪs.kəl.i/
Definition: In a way that relates to government revenue, especially taxes, and financial matters.
Example: The company must manage its resources fiscally to ensure long-term stability.
IPA: /fɪkst/
KK: /fɪkst/
Definition: Not changing or able to be changed; firmly established or set in place.
Example: The meeting is scheduled for a fixed time every week.
IPA: /fliːst/
KK: /flist/
Definition: Having a soft, fluffy surface, similar to the texture of wool.
Example: The fleeced blanket kept me warm on the cold night.
Definition: To have taken money or property from someone in a dishonest way, often by tricking them.
Example: He fleeced his friends out of their savings by promising them a fake investment opportunity.
IPA: //ˈflɛkstaɪm//
KK: /ˈflɛkstaɪm/
Definition: A work schedule that allows employees to choose their starting and ending times within certain limits.
Example: Many companies offer flextime to help employees balance their work and personal lives.
IPA: /ˈflʌkʧueɪt/
KK: /ˈflʌkʧueɪt/
Definition: To change or vary in level, amount, or position in an unpredictable way.
Example: The stock prices tend to fluctuate throughout the day.
Definition: To change or vary in level, amount, or value in an irregular way.
IPA: /ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/
KK: /flʌkʧuˈeɪʃən/
Definition: A change or variation in something, often occurring in a way that is not steady or constant.
Example: The fluctuation in temperatures this week has made it hard to decide what to wear.
IPA: /fɔːrˈkloʊz/
KK: /fɔrˈkloʊz/
Definition: To take possession of a property because the owner has failed to pay the mortgage or loan.
Example: The bank decided to foreclose on the house after the owner missed several payments.
Definition: To take away someone's right to keep their property, usually because they have not paid their mortgage or loan.
IPA: /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/
KK: /fɔrˈkloʊʒər/
Definition: The legal process in which a lender takes possession of a property when the borrower fails to make mortgage payments.
Example: The bank initiated foreclosure proceedings after the homeowner missed several payments.
IPA: /ˈfɔːrhændɪd/
KK: /ˈfɔrˌhændɪd/
Definition: Describing someone who is prepared for the future, often by having enough money or resources, and who thinks ahead in their planning.
Example: Being forehanded allowed her to invest wisely and secure her family's future.
IPA: /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
KK: /fɔrˈɡoʊ/
Definition: To decide not to do or have something that you would like to have.
Example: She chose to forgo the party to study for her exams.
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