aggressively /əˈɡresɪvli/
(adverb) in a way that is angry and threatening
Example: His ideas were not well received because he spoke so aggressively
(adverb) in a way that is angry and threatening
Example: His ideas were not well received because he spoke so aggressively
attitude /ˈætɪtuːd/
(noun) the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
Example: Each investor should assess his or her own attitude toward investment
(noun) the way that you think and feel about somebody/something; the way that you behave towards somebody/something that shows how you think and feel
Example: Each investor should assess his or her own attitude toward investment
commit /kəˈmɪt/
(verb) to do something wrong or illegal
Example: It is a good idea to commit a certain percentage of your income to investments
(verb) to do something wrong or illegal
Example: It is a good idea to commit a certain percentage of your income to investments
conservative /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
(adjective) opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Example: Her conservative strategy paid off over the years
(adjective) opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
Example: Her conservative strategy paid off over the years
fund /fʌnd/
(noun) an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose
Example: He will have access to his trust fund when he is 21 years old
(noun) an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose
Example: He will have access to his trust fund when he is 21 years old
invest /ɪnˈvest/
(verb) to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit
Example: Don't invest all of your time in just one project
(verb) to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit
Example: Don't invest all of your time in just one project
long-term /ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/
(adverb) over a long period of time
Example: The CEO's long-term goal was to increase the return on investment
(adverb) over a long period of time
Example: The CEO's long-term goal was to increase the return on investment
portfolio /pɔːrtˈfəʊliəʊ/
(noun) a thin flat case used for carrying documents, drawings, etc.
Example: Investors are advised to have diverse portfolios
(noun) a thin flat case used for carrying documents, drawings, etc.
Example: Investors are advised to have diverse portfolios
pull out /pʊl aʊt/
(adjective) a pull-out bed, couch , etc. can be kept hidden when not in use and pulled out when it is needed
Example: The pull out of the bank has left the company without financing
(adjective) a pull-out bed, couch , etc. can be kept hidden when not in use and pulled out when it is needed
Example: The pull out of the bank has left the company without financing
resource /ˈriːsɔːrs/
(noun) a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
Example: The company's most valuable resource was its staff
(noun) a supply of something that a country, an organization or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
Example: The company's most valuable resource was its staff
return /rɪˈtɜːrn/
(verb) to come or go back from one place to another
Example: Some investors are satisfied with a 15 percent return, while others want to see a much larger return
(verb) to come or go back from one place to another
Example: Some investors are satisfied with a 15 percent return, while others want to see a much larger return
wisely /ˈwaɪzli/
(adverb) in a way that shows you have a lot of experience and knowledge
Example: If you invest wisely, you will be able to retire early
(adverb) in a way that shows you have a lot of experience and knowledge
Example: If you invest wisely, you will be able to retire early