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Topic: Finance

hoard

IPA: /hɔrd/

KK: /hɔrd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or for future use.

Example: She tends to hoard old newspapers and magazines in her attic.

noun

Definition: A collection of items that are kept hidden or stored away for future use, often in large amounts.

Example: The old chest in the attic was filled with a hoard of forgotten treasures.

transitive verb

Definition: To collect and store a large amount of something, often secretly or for future use.

Example: She decided to hoard food and supplies in case of an emergency.

hoarding

IPA: /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhɔrdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A temporary wooden fence that surrounds a construction site to keep people out and protect the area.

Example: The construction workers put up a hoarding to keep the site safe from pedestrians.

hock

IPA: /hɒk/

KK: /hɑk/

noun

Definition: A joint in the leg of certain animals, similar to the ankle in humans, or a cut of meat from the leg above the foot.

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dish using hock from the pig.

transitive verb

Definition: To disable a joint in the leg by cutting its tendons, or to pawn something of value.

Example: He decided to hock his watch to pay for his bills.

holdout

IPA: /ˈhoʊlˌaʊt/

KK: /hoʊldˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A person or group that refuses to agree or cooperate, especially in negotiations or discussions.

Example: The holdout refused to sign the contract until their demands were met.

holdover

IPA: /ˈhoʊlˌoʊvər/

KK: /ˈhoʊlˌoʊvər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is kept or remains in a particular situation or place for a longer time than expected.

Example: The holdover from last year's team helped the new players adjust more quickly.

homeowner

IPA: /ˈhoʊmˌoʊnər/

KK: /ˈhoʊmˌoʊnər/

noun

Definition: A person who owns a house or apartment.

Example: As a homeowner, I take pride in maintaining my property.

honorarium

IPA: /ˌɒnəˈrɛəriəm/

KK: /ˌɑːnəˈrɛriəm/

noun

Definition: A payment made to someone for their professional services when there is no legal or traditional requirement to pay a fee.

Example: The speaker received an honorarium for delivering the keynote address at the conference.

hotchpot

IPA: /ˈhɒtʃpɒt/

KK: /hɑtʃpɑt/

noun

Definition: The process of combining different properties or assets together to make sure they are divided equally among people, especially in legal situations like inheritance.

Example: In the case of inheritance, the hotchpot ensures that all heirs receive an equal share of the estate.

housing

IPA: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A place where people live, such as a house or apartment.

Example: The city is building new housing to accommodate the growing population.

hryvnia

IPA: /ˈhriːv.nɪə/

KK: /ˈhriːv.ni.ə/

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in Ukraine.

Example: I exchanged my dollars for hryvnias before traveling to Ukraine.

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