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Topic: Finance

giros

IPA: //ˈjɪroʊs//

KK: /ˈjɪroʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of sandwich made with meat, usually served in pita bread and often accompanied by vegetables and sauce.

Example: I ordered a giros for lunch, and it was delicious.

giveback

IPA: //ˈɡɪv.bæk//

KK: /ˈgɪvˌbæk/

noun

Definition: A reduction in wages or benefits given back by employees, often in response to economic difficulties or in exchange for other advantages.

Example: The workers agreed to a giveback of their bonuses to help the company during the financial crisis.

gold

IPA: //ɡoʊld//

KK: /goʊld/

adjective

Definition: Having the color of a precious yellow metal that is often used in jewelry and coins.

Example: She wore a beautiful gold necklace that sparkled in the light.

noun

Definition: A valuable yellow metal that is soft, shiny, and resistant to corrosion, often used for making jewelry, coins, and awards.

Example: She won a gold medal in the swimming competition.

gombeen

IPA: //ˈɡɒm.biːn//

KK: /gɒmˈbiːn/

noun

Definition: A term used in Irish English to refer to a moneylender who charges high interest rates, often considered exploitative.

Example: He was known as a gombeen man, always ready to lend money at outrageous rates.

goodwill

IPA: /ˌɡʊdˈwɪl/

KK: /ˈɡʊdˌwɪl/

noun

Definition: A positive feeling or relationship that helps create trust and support, often seen in business or personal interactions.

Example: The company built goodwill with its customers by providing excellent service and support.

grafter

IPA: /ˈɡræftər/

KK: /ˈgræftər/

noun

Definition: A person who works hard, especially in a job that requires physical effort, or someone who engages in grafting plants by joining parts of different plants together.

Example: The grafter spent all day in the garden, carefully joining the branches of different trees.

grant

IPA: /ɡrænt/

KK: /grænt/

noun

Definition: A sum of money given by an organization or government for a specific purpose, often for research or projects.

Example: The university received a grant to fund its new research program.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or allow someone something, often as a favor or privilege.

Example: The school decided to grant scholarships to deserving students.

grantable

IPA: /ˈɡræntəbl/

KK: /ˈɡræntəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be given or allowed, often referring to permissions, rights, or benefits that can be officially provided.

Example: The scholarship is grantable to students who meet the eligibility criteria.

grantee

IPA: /ɡrænˈtiː/

KK: /ˈɡrænˌti/

noun

Definition: A person or organization that receives a grant or a legal right from another party.

Example: The grantee must follow the terms outlined in the grant agreement.

grantsmanship

IPA: /ˈɡrænts.mən.ʃɪp/

KK: /ˈgræntsˌmənʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The skill or ability to successfully secure funding or grants from organizations or government bodies.

Example: Her grantsmanship helped the nonprofit secure several important funding sources this year.

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