Business & Economics Vocabulary

Vocabulary words related to business & economics that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.

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enterprising GRE TOEFL

Showing initiative and willingness to take risks in business or other activities.

entity GRE TOEFL

A thing with distinct existence, often a business, organization, or being.

entrepreneur GRE TOEFL

A person who starts and operates a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

equity SAT GRE

Fairness or justice in treatment; also, value in property or a company after debts are paid.

escort GRE

A person who accompanies or guides another for protection, safety, or courtesy; to accompany someone...

executive GRE TOEFL IELTS

A person with high-level managerial authority in an organization; relating to the administration of ...

exigency SAT

An urgent need or demand; a pressing situation requiring action.

expound GRE TOEFL

To explain an idea or theory in detail.

external SAT TOEFL IELTS

Coming from outside; not part of the internal structure or operations.

extort SAT GRE

To obtain something, especially money, through force, threats, or intimidation.

feast IELTS

A large meal, typically one in celebration; a rich supply of something delightful to the senses.

feeder TOEFL

A person or thing that feeds someone or something; a tributary or supply line.

feminism TOEFL

The belief in and advocacy of equal rights for women, particularly in political, social, and economi...

financial SAT

Relating to money or finance.

financing TOEFL IELTS

The provision of funds or capital for a project, purchase, or enterprise.

firm TOEFL IELTS

Steady, solid, or strongly fixed in place; also refers to a business organization.

fiscal SAT GRE TOEFL

Relating to government revenue, especially taxes and spending, or financial matters in general.

fluctuate SAT GRE TOEFL

To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.

foe TOEFL IELTS

An enemy or opponent, especially in a conflict or competition.

foothold GRE

A secure or initial position that allows further progress or control.

founder GRE TOEFL IELTS

A person who establishes an organization or business.

fraudulent SAT GRE TOEFL

Characterized by or involving deception or false claims for profit.

fund TOEFL IELTS

A supply of money set aside for a specific purpose; to provide money for something.

furlough SAT GRE

A temporary leave of absence from work, often due to economic reasons or military service.

furnish TOEFL

To provide or supply something, especially furniture or necessary information.

gamble SAT IELTS

To wager money or take a risk in the hope of gaining something of value.

glut GRE

An excessive supply of something.

grim GRE TOEFL IELTS

Dismal or depressing; showing no hope or sympathy.

handicap TOEFL IELTS

A condition that limits a person's ability; also refers to a disadvantage imposed in competition to ...

harbor GRE TOEFL IELTS

To shelter or hold something, often emotions or ideas, especially secretly or guiltily.

hay TOEFL IELTS

Dried grass used as animal feed.

hedge GRE

A row of closely planted shrubs forming a barrier; also, to reduce financial risk by making offsetti...

hoard SAT GRE

A stock or store of money or valued objects accumulated over time, often hidden; to accumulate and h...

hoodwink SAT GRE

To deceive or trick someone into believing something that is not true.

ideology GRE TOEFL

A system of ideas and values that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

impetuous SAT GRE TOEFL

Acting suddenly without thinking carefully; hasty or rash.

impose GRE TOEFL IELTS

To force a rule, belief, or condition on someone; to demand obedience or acceptance.

impropriety SAT GRE TOEFL

Behavior that is considered improper or socially unacceptable.

imprudent SAT

Not wise or sensible; acting without thought for the consequences.

incorporation TOEFL

The act or process of legally forming a corporate entity or including something within a larger whol...

incriminate GRE TOEFL

To make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

indicator SAT

A sign or measure that provides information about a particular condition or trend.

inelastic TOEFL

Not able to change or adapt easily; in economics, refers to demand or supply that doesn't change muc...

inevitably TOEFL IELTS

In a way that is certain to happen; unavoidably.

inflation GRE TOEFL IELTS

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money over time.

inherent SAT GRE TOEFL

Existing as a permanent and characteristic feature of something.

inimical SAT GRE TOEFL

Hostile or harmful to someone or something.

inroad SAT GRE TOEFL

Progress or advancement, often in the context of making gains against opposition or resistance.

insider GRE

A person with privileged information or access to a group or organization.

insist TOEFL IELTS

To demand something firmly or be certain about a fact or requirement.

insufficient SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

Not enough in quantity or quality to meet a need.

insurance IELTS

A contract or policy that provides financial protection against specified risks.

insure TOEFL IELTS

To arrange for financial protection through an insurance policy.

integrated TOEFL

Combined into a unified whole or system.

interconnected TOEFL

Mutually connected in a network or system.

interdependence TOEFL

The mutual reliance between two or more groups or entities.

interest TOEFL IELTS

A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; also refers to financial gain from investments or...

inventory GRE TOEFL IELTS

A complete list of items such as goods in stock or the contents of a building.

inverse SAT GRE TOEFL IELTS

Opposite in order, nature, or effect.

invest TOEFL IELTS

To put money to use with the expectation of gaining profit; to clothe with authority.

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