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oxford vocab 14

 

Amortization. Accrue. Travesty. Wring. Mandate. On standby




Amortization. the practice of paying back a debt by making small regular payments over a period of time

Accrue. to increase over a period of time

Liability (informal) a person or thing that causes you a lot of problems. 

Travesty. something that does not have the qualities or values that it should have, and as a result is often considered wrong or offensive

Wring. to twist and squeeze wet clothes, etc. in order to get the water out of them

Mandate. an official order given to somebody to perform a particular task

On standby. ready to do something immediately if needed or asked


The new financial mandate required companies to amortize their expenses over a longer period, which initially seemed like a travesty to some business owners. They worried that it would take years for them to see any significant returns on their investments. However, over time, they realized that this approach allowed them to accrue more stable profits and reduce financial volatility.


As the new financial rules went into effect, many companies found themselves wringing their hands, uncertain of how to adapt to the changes. They had to adjust their financial strategies and reporting methods to comply with the mandate, all while keeping their operations on standby until they fully grasped the implications of the new regulations.


In the end, while the mandate brought about significant changes and challenges, it also encouraged a more sustainable approach to financial management, ultimately benefiting both businesses and their stakeholders in the long run.


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