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Topic: Finance

impawn

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːn/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔn/

verb

Definition: To give something valuable to a pawnbroker as security for a loan, with the understanding that it can be reclaimed by paying back the loan.

Example: She decided to impawn her jewelry to get some quick cash.

impecuniosity

IPA: /ˌɪmpɪkjuˈnɪəsɪti/

KK: /ɪmˌpɛk.juˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

noun

Definition: The condition of having little or no money; being poor or financially struggling.

Example: His impecuniosity made it difficult for him to afford basic necessities.

impecunious

IPA: /ɪmˈpɛkjʊnɪəs/

KK: /ɪmˈpɛk.ju.ni.əs/

adjective

Definition: Having little or no money, often used to describe someone who is financially poor.

Example: After losing his job, he found himself in an impecunious situation.

impecuniously

IPA: /ɪmˈpɛkjʊnɪəsli/

KK: /ɪmˈpɛkjʊnɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of money or financial resources.

Example: He lived impecuniously, often struggling to pay his bills.

impecuniousness

IPA: /ɪmˌpɛk.juˈnɪs.nəs/

KK: /ɪmˌpɛk.juˈnɪs.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having little or no money; being poor or financially struggling.

Example: His impecuniousness made it difficult for him to afford basic necessities.

import

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To have importance or significance.

Example: The results of the study import greatly to our understanding of climate change.

noun

Definition: The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale.

Example: The import of electronics has increased significantly this year.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring goods or materials into a country from abroad for trade or sale.

Example: The company plans to import new electronics from Japan.

importation

IPA: /ɪmˌpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪmˌpɔrˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale or trade.

Example: The importation of electronics has increased significantly this year.

importer

IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtər/

KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtər/

noun

Definition: A person or company that brings goods into a country from abroad for sale.

Example: The importer received a large shipment of electronics from Japan.

impoverish

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃ/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑvərɪʃ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something poor or to take away their wealth or resources.

Example: The economic crisis will impoverish many families in the region.

impoverished

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒv.ər.ɪʃt/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑvərɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Having little or no money, resources, or strength; often used to describe people or areas that are very poor.

Example: The impoverished community struggled to access basic services like healthcare and education.

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