Money & Finance

napoleon C2

/nəˈpoʊ.li.ən/ historical: a French gold coin worth twenty francs, first issued under Napoleon I M S

mina C2

/ˈmaɪnə/ an ancient Greek and Middle Eastern unit of money, commonly reckoned as one sixtieth of a talent M S

mercenary C2

/ˈmɝ.sə.ˌnɛɹ.i/ A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them, rather than out of loyalty. M S

dole C2

/doʊl/ chiefly British and informal: money paid by the government to people who are unemployed M S

shilling C2

/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ an English coin worth one twentieth of a pound M S

levy C2

/ˈlɛvi/ a charge imposed and collected M S

rupee C2

/ˈruːpiː/ the monetary unit of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, and the Seychelles M S

sou C2

/suː/ a former French coin of low denomination M S

lombard C2

/ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/ historical: a pawnshop or lending house that advances money against pledged goods M S

bullion C2

/ˈbʊl.jən/ gold or silver in bulk form, especially bars or ingots valued by weight M S

materialistic C2

/məˌtɪəɹ.i.əˈlɪs.tɪk/ Caring too much about money and possessions. M S

solicit C2

/səˈlɪsɪt/ To ask for or try to obtain something, such as help, money, or opinions. M S

promissory C2

/ˈpɹɑmɪsɔɹi/ relating to or having the character of a promise M S

remit C2

/ɹiˈmɪt/ To send money in payment for something. M S

subsidize C2

/ˈsʌbsɪˌdaɪz/ To help pay for something by giving money, usually so its cost stays low. M S

opulent C2

/ˈɒpjʊlənt/ Showing great wealth and luxury; richly grand. M S

groat C2

/ɡroʊt/ historical: an English or Scottish coin, especially the English silver coin worth four old pence M S

usury C2

/ˈjuːʒəɹi/ the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest M S

opulence C2

/ˈɒp.jʊl.əns/ Great wealth shown through luxurious and lavish living. M S

florin C2

/ˈflɔːr.ɪn/ a gold coin first minted in medieval Florence, or any of several European coins modeled on it M S

lavishly C2

/ˈlævɪʃli/ in a rich and lavish manner M S

economize C2

/iˈkɑnəmaɪz/ To save money by spending less and avoiding waste. M S

paymaster C2

/ˈpeɪˌmæstɚ/ an official or employee responsible for paying wages, especially to workers or troops M S

inarticulate C2

/ɪn.ɑɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ without or deprived of the use of speech or words M S

shekel C2

/ˈʃɛkəl/ the basic unit of money in Israel M S

pennyworth C2

/ˈpɛniwɝːθ/ an amount of something that can be bought for one penny M S

patrimony C2

/ˈpætrəˌmoʊni/ property or an estate inherited from one's father or other ancestor M S

remittance C2

/ɹɪˈmɪtəns/ A sum of money sent to someone, especially as payment. M S

largesse C2

/lɑɹˈ(d)ʒɛs/ A specific gift of money, etc., given in this way, specifically (historical) at harvest time; a donation, a gratuity. M S

drachma C2

/ˈdræk.mə/ the standard unit of currency used in modern Greece before the euro was introduced M S

coffer C2

/ˈkɔfɚ/ a strong box or chest for storing money or valuables M S

ducat C2

/ˈdʌk.ət/ historical: a gold or silver coin formerly issued by many European states, especially the widely traded gold ducat M S

fourpence C2

a former English silver coin worth four pennies M S

bilk C2

/bɪlk/ to escape, either physically or mentally M S

cashbox C2

/ˈkæʃ.bɑːks/ a locked or sturdy box used for holding cash, coins, or other valuables M S

lucre C2

/ˈlukɚ/ money or profit, especially when regarded as sordid, corrupting, or dishonestly gained M S

livre C2

/ˈliːvɹə/ A unit of currency formerly used in France, divided into 20 sols or sous. M S

corollary C2

/kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ a practical consequence that follows naturally M S

insolvency C2

/ɪnˈsɑːlvənsi/ the state of being unable to pay debts when they become due M S

halfpenny C2

/ˈheɪp(ə)ni/ an English coin worth half a penny M S

moneyed C2

/ˈmʌniːd/ having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value M S

specie C2

/ˈspiːʃi/ money in the form of coins, especially gold or silver coins with intrinsic value rather than paper currency M S

picayune C2

/ˌpɪkəˈjun/ Of little consequence; small and of little importance; petty, trivial. M S

tontine C2

/ˈtɑnˌtiːn/ a joint investment or annuity in which the benefits or shares of members who die pass to the surviving participants M S

merk C2

/mɝːk/ a historical Scottish silver coin and unit of account worth thirteen shillings and fourpence Scots M S

pecuniary C2

/pəˈkjuniˌɛɹi/ relating to or involving money M S

defray C2

/dɪˈfɹæɪ/ bear the expenses of M S

baksheesh C2

/ˌbækˈʃiːʃ/ a tip, gratuity, or small bribe given to obtain service or cooperation, especially in parts of Asia and the Middle East M S

moneybag C2

/ˈmʌniˌbæɡ/ a bag or pouch used to hold or carry money M S

impecunious C2

/ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/ Lacking money. M S

tenpence C2

/ˈtɛnpəns/ the sum or value of ten pence, especially in historical British currency M S

denarius C2

/dɪˈner.i.əs/ the principal silver coin of ancient Rome, originally worth ten asses and later sixteen, and equal to four sesterces M S

munificence C2

/mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ Great generosity, especially in giving money or gifts. M S

twopenny C2

/ˈtʌpəni/ costing or worth two old pennies M S

self-aggrandizement C2

/ˈsɛlˈfægrənˌdaɪzmənt/ Acting to increase your own power, wealth, or importance. M S

taxonomic C2

/ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/ of or relating to taxonomy M S

emolument C2

/əˈmɑljəmənt/ Payment or financial benefit received from a job or official position. M S

usurious C2

/juˈʒʊriəs/ charging or involving illegally or unfairly high interest on a loan M S

arrear C2

/əˈɹɪɹ/ an unpaid or overdue amount, now most commonly used in the plural arrears M S

unstinting C2

/ˌʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ Generous and tireless with one's contributions of money, time, etc. M S

sestertius C2

/sɛˈstɝʃiəs/ an ancient Roman coin and unit of account worth one-quarter of a denarius, originally two and a half asses and later four asses M S

debenture C2

/dəˈbɛntʃɝ/ a long-term debt instrument issued by a company or government; in US usage it is usually unsecured, while in UK usage it may be secured on assets M S

remunerate C2

/rɪˈmjunəˌreɪt/ to pay or otherwise reward someone for work, services, or a loss M S

coiner C2

/ˈkɔɪnɚ/ a person who makes counterfeit coins M S

fiar C2

/ˈfiːər/ in Scotland, an officially determined standard price, especially an annual legally fixed price for grain; usually used in the plural fiars M S

acceptor C2

/əkˈsɛptɚ/ a person or institution that accepts a bill of exchange and thereby undertakes to pay it when due M S

obolus C2

/ˈɑː.bə.ləs/ an ancient Greek coin, especially a small silver coin worth one sixth of a drachma M S

stiver C2

/ˈstaɪvər/ a former Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder M S

tallage C2

/ˈtælɪdʒ/ historical: a tax or compulsory payment levied by a feudal lord or monarch on tenants, towns, or royal lands M S

piastre C2

/piˈæstɚ/ historical: a coin or monetary unit of varying value, especially a Spanish piece of eight or an Ottoman currency unit M S

unthrifty C2

/ʌnˈθrɪfti/ wasteful or imprudent in the use of money or resources; not economical M S

multure C2

/ˈmʌltʃɚ/ historical or chiefly Scottish: a fee paid to a mill owner for grinding grain or pulverizing ore, often taken in kind M S

annuitant C2

the recipient of an annuity M S

opulently C2

In a way that shows great wealth and luxury. M S

recoinage C2

/ˌriːˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/ the act or process of replacing existing coins by minting them again, often at a new weight or standard M S

excisable C2

/ˈeksaɪzəbəl/ finance and law: liable to an excise duty or tax M S

tawdriness C2

/ˈtɔːdrinəs/ the quality of being showy but cheap and of poor quality M S

seigniorage C2

/ˈseɪnjərɪdʒ/ the profit made by a government or mint from issuing currency M S

exigible C2

/ˈɛksədʒəbəl/ legally due, demandable, or capable of being exacted, especially of a debt, tax, or payment M S

alcavala C2

/ˌælkəˈvɑlə/ historical: a Spanish sales tax charged on transfers of movable or immovable property, often at each successive sale M S

louis C2

/ˈluːi/ historical: any of several French gold or silver coins issued under kings named Louis, especially the louis d'or M S

bimetallism C2

/baɪˈmɛtəlˌɪzəm/ a monetary standard in which two metals, usually gold and silver, are legal tender at a fixed ratio of value M S

cruzado C2

/ˌkruːˈzɑːdoʊ/ a former currency of Brazil, introduced in 1986 and divided into one hundred centavos M S