C2 Unit 30: Business & economy 2
16 C2 words: magnate, consignment, fluctuate, facsimile, subsidize, stipulation… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| magnate/ˈmæɡnət/ n | magnatea rich and powerful business person | A wealthy shipping magnate donated money to the school.A wealthy shipping magnate donated money to the school. | |
| consignment/kənˈsaɪnmənt/ n | consignmenta batch of goods sent to someone | A consignment of fresh fruit arrived at the port today.A consignment of fresh fruit arrived at the port today. | |
| fluctuate/ˈflʌktʃəˌweɪt/ v | to fluctuateto rise and fall irregularly | Prices fluctuate depending on the season.Prices fluctuate depending on the season. | |
| facsimile/fækˈsɪməli/ n | facsimilean exact copy of something | The shop sells a facsimile of the original map.The shop sells a facsimile of the original map. | |
| subsidize/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/ v | to subsidizeto help pay part of the cost | The government will subsidize new solar panels for families.The government will subsidize new solar panels for families. | |
| stipulation/ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃən/ n | stipulationa condition required in an agreement | One stipulation of the contract is monthly payment.One stipulation of the contract is monthly payment. | |
| fluctuation/ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃən/ n | fluctuationan irregular rise and fall | The fluctuation in prices made planning difficult.The fluctuation in prices made planning difficult. | |
| commensurate/kəˈmɛnsɚət/ adj | commensuratematching something in size or value | The salary is commensurate with experience and skill.The salary is commensurate with experience and skill. | |
| allot/əˈlɑt/ v | to allotto give a share of something to someone | The city will allot funds for the new park.The city will allot funds for the new park. | |
| stipulate/ˈstɪpjəˌleɪt/ v | to stipulateto state clearly as a condition | The contract will stipulate when the payment must be made.The contract will stipulate when the payment must be made. | |
| requisition/ˌrɛkwəˈzɪʃən/ n | requisitionan official request for goods | The army sent a requisition for new supplies.The army sent a requisition for new supplies. | |
| contractually/kənˈtræktʃuəli/ adv | contractuallyin a way required by a contract | The firm is contractually bound to finish the work by May.The firm is contractually bound to finish the work by May. | |
| unencumbered/ˌʌnɛnˈkʌmbɚd/ adj | unencumberedfree from debt or burdens | Unencumbered by debt, the company grew quickly.Unencumbered by debt, the company grew quickly. | |
| moribund/ˈmɔrəbənd/ adj | moribunddying; no longer active or useful | The moribund company closed its last factory after years of decline.The moribund company closed its last factory after years of decline. | |
| marketability/ˌmɑrkɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ n | marketabilityhow easily a product can be sold | The marketability of the new phone depends on its price.The marketability of the new phone depends on its price. | |
| decentralize/dɪˈsɛntrəˌlaɪz/ v | to decentralizeto move power from one centre to many | The company chose to decentralize and give each region more power.The company chose to decentralize and give each region more power. |