rise in value
The famous singer appreciates all her adoring fans.
astounding
amazing
It was astounding that the electrician could identify the problem with the wiring and correct it so quickly.
chorus of voices
group of people with a common viewpoint
Meanwhile, the chorus of voices against the British and American policy in Iraq is growing and growing some more.
commodity
item; product
Money, gold, silver, wheat, corn are all important commodities.
consensus
agreement
The consensus of the community members was that the city should build a new park.
crippling
very damaging
The mad cow scare could have a crippling impact on the U.S. economy.
denominated in
based on a certain currency
The borrowings were denominated in US dollars.
expose
reveal
He exposed my secret plan to the press.
first and foremost
most importantly
Gina, first and foremost, has shown excellent management skills that have saved this company money.
fluctuation
upward or downward change
There are often fluctuations in the oil price due to the war in the Middle East.
greenback
US dollar
The Australian dollar rose against the greenback for the 13th straight week.
mastermind
direct; oversee
Now we should introduce you to the man alleged to have masterminded the scheme.
monetary policy
rules directing a currency's interest rates, supply, etc.
A strong monetary policy is important for a country to be successful.
Nobel laureate
Nobel prize winner
The professor is a Nobel laureate in chemistry.
overhaul
to examine something thoroughly, in order to evaluate its condition and to repair if necessary
The ship's engine had to be completely overhauled.
proposal
suggestion; offer
I have given consideration to current proposals for reform in the laws of adoption.
road block
obstacle
Mining villages are ringed with officers, police roadblocks established, non-police movements restricted.
rough patch
difficult period
There have been many rough patches in the global economy in recent years.
shudder
shake; have a bad feeling about something
He shuddered when he heard Carnehan’s story.
sovereignty
self-government by a nation
His life and his death taught all those that knew him of God's wisdom, grace, sovereignty and power.
speculator
investor looking for a quick rise in value
Further research revealed that he was not a farmer, but a major land speculator, merchant, ormanufacturer.
stabilize
make steady again
Her long reign helped to stabilize England, and England became very powerful.
transition
change; shift
The weather gets colder during the transition from summer to autumn.
underscore
highlight; emphasize
The teacher underscored all the important material
wipe the slate clean
forget what happened and have a fresh start
You've got to wipe the slate clean and start all over again.
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