Business & Economics Vocabulary
Vocabulary words related to business & economics that appear on standardized tests including GRE, SAT, TOEFL, and IELTS.
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A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.
The activity or business of managing or operating a ranch, typically involving raising livestock.
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Compensation or remedy for a wrong or grievance.
The state of being unnecessary or superfluous; often refers to job termination due to excess staffin...
Dependence on someone or something for support, supply, or success.
To depend on someone or something for support, help, or supply.
Worthy of attention; extraordinary or unusual.
Providing financial gain; profitable or well-paid.
A large artificial lake used to store water; also, a source or supply of something.
A source or supply from which benefit is gained, such as materials or information.
A duty or task that one is required or expected to do.
The act of beginning or taking up again after interruption.
A person or business that sells goods directly to consumers.
To reduce expenses or make cutbacks; to adopt a more restrained approach.
Income generated from business activities, taxes, or other sources.
Having a high chance of resulting in failure or danger.
A person or group competing against another for the same objective; competitor.
The state of being competitors; a competition between rivals for superiority.
A decisive defeat in battle or competition; a disorganized retreat.
The quality of being discerning, intelligent, and wise.
Official permission or approval; or a penalty imposed to enforce compliance.
Very limited in quantity or availability; not enough to meet demand.
Financial aid awarded to students based on academic or other achievements, or the pursuit of knowled...
To examine or inspect something closely and thoroughly.
A distinct part or section of something, such as a circle, market, or organism.
Having sharp judgment and keen insight, especially in business or politics.
The process or amount of something shrinking, especially fabric or inventory.
A position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit; originally referred to a church...
A sudden or significant decrease, especially in business or economic activity; or a slouched posture...
To ask for or seek to obtain something, often through persistent request. Can refer to seeking busin...
The state of being steady, balanced, or unchanging; firmness in position or character.
A small booth or stand for selling goods; also means to delay or hesitate.
The supply of goods available in a shop or warehouse, or the total number of things, especially anim...
A clever plan or scheme designed to turn a situation to one's advantage, often in warfare or competi...
To hit forcibly; to cease work as a form of protest; a sudden or impressive action.
Financial support given by a government to help an industry or business keep prices low.
Better in quality, skill, or status; higher in rank or position.
Rising or increasing rapidly and forcefully.
To successfully overcome a difficulty or obstacle.
To maintain or keep something going over time; to support or endure.
To deal with or attempt to solve a problem or task; also, a physical move to stop someone in sports.
A type of passionate dance of Argentine origin; also refers to a style of music for this dance.
A tax imposed on imported or exported goods.
To delay or linger in a place; to wait around.
An instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange.
A formally agreed-upon and signed agreement between countries or parties, especially for peace or tr...
A social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, e...
A toll road, typically a long highway maintained with revenue from tolls.
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or withdrawa...
Not guided by conscience; excessively unfair or unjust.
To lie beneath or form the basis of something.
An arduous or important task or project; a pledge or promise to fulfill a task.
Beneath the surface of the water; also refers to a financial situation where a loan exceeds the valu...
To finance or support a venture; in insurance, to assume the risk and issue a policy.
Not developed into distinct or separate parts or types; lacking distinction.
Not aware of the full facts; unintentionally involved in something.
The process by which rural areas become cities, resulting in urban growth.
To defeat completely in a contest, conflict, or competition.
An undertaking involving risk, often a business project.