| No. | Word | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms |
| 1 | Liquidity (n) | Cash availability | Cash flow, solvency | Illiquidity, insolvency |
| 2 | Amortization(n) | Gradual debt payoff | Debt payoff, redemption | Lump-sum charge |
| 3 | Collateral (n) | Security for a loan | Pledge, guarantee, lien | Unsecured asset |
| 4 | Default (v/n) | Failure to repay debt | Delinquency, lapse | Compliance, fulfillment |
| 5 | Depreciation (n) | Decline in value | Devaluation, slump | Appreciation, surge |
| 6 | Deficit (n) | Shortage of funds | Shortfall, deficiency | Surplus, excess |
| 7 | Disburse (v) | Pay out money | Distribute, allocate | Withhold, retain |
| 8 | Foreclose (v) | Seize unpaid property | Repossess, confiscate | Release, restore |
| 9 | Liquidate (v) | Cash out or clear debts | Settle, sell off | Accumulate, invest |
| 10 | Waive (v) | Forgo a right/fee | Relinquish, abandon | Enforce, claim |
| 11 | Reconcile (v) | Match financial records | Balance, harmonize | Disagree, mismatch |
| 12 | Liability (n) | Financial debt/obligation | Debt, arrear, burden | Asset, resource |
| 13 | Insolvency (n) | Inability to pay debts | Bankruptcy, default | Solvency, credit |
| 14 | Moratorium (n) | Temporary freeze | Suspension, delay | Resumption, continuation |
| 15 | Capitalization(n) | Providing fund/capital | Funding, financing | Defunding, divestment |
| 16 | Subvention (n) | Financial subsidy/aid | Grant, subsidy, aid | Levy, tax, penalty |
| 17 | Encumbrance(n) | Legal claim on asset | Mortgage, lien, burden | Asset, clear title |
| 18 | Austerity (n) | Govt spending cuts | Frugality, retrenchment | Extravagance, waste |
| 19 | Stagflation (n) | High inflation + low growth | Recession, stagnation | Boom, expansion |
| 20 | Windfall (n) | Unexpected profit | Bonanza, gain, jackpot | Loss, expense |
| 21 | Mitigate (v) | Make less severe | Alleviate, ease, lessen | Aggravate, worsen |
| 22 | Stringent (adj) | Strict regulations | Rigorous, firm, strict | Lenient, flexible |
| 23 | Prudent (adj) | Wise and cautious | Sensible, judicious | Reckless, rash |
| 24 | Abolish (v) | Formally end a rule | Eliminate, annul, scrap | Establish, enact |
| 25 | Expedite (v) | Speed up a process | Accelerate, hasten | Delay, postpone |
| 26 | Stipulate (v) | Specify a requirement | Demand, require, dictate | Suggest, ignore |
| 27 | Revoke (v) | Cancel or annul | Rescind, repeal, void | Sanction, approve |
| 28 | Consolidate (v) | Merge into one | Combine, centralize | Separate, divide |
| 29 | Jurisdiction (n) | Legal authority scope | Scope, purview, authority | Powerlessness |
| 30 | Mandate (n/v) | Official order | Directive, decree | Prohibition, veto |
| 31 | Alleviate (v) | Relieve pain/trouble | Ease, mitigate, soothe | Aggravate, worsen |
| 32 | Spiral (v) | Rapid uncontrolled movement | Escalate, soar, plummet | Stabilize, level off |
| 33 | Procurement (n) | Obtaining goods/services | Acquisition, sourcing | Sale, disposal |
| 34 | Diversify (v) | Vary range of products | Broaden, expand | Specialize, narrow |
| 35 | Regulate (v) | Control system/rate | Govern, oversee, direct | Deregulate, neglect |
| 36 | Compensate (v) | Pay for loss/injury | Reimburse, remunerate | Penalize, fine |
| 37 | Adhere (v) | Follow rules strictly | Comply, conform, abide | Deviate, flout |
| 38 | Facilitate (v) | Make process easier | Enable, assist, aid | Hinder, impede |
| 39 | Compliance (n) | Obeying rules/commands | Conformity, adherence | Defiance, violation |
| 40 | Streamline (v) | Make efficient | Optimize, simplify | Complicate, clutter |
| 41 | Pellucid (adj) | Transparent, clear | Explicit, limpid | Cryptic, opaque |
| 42 | Disseminate (v) | Spread widely | Broadcast, circulate | Suppress, withhold |
| 43 | Quash (v) | Reject or void | Annul, suppress, quell | Incite, uphold |
| 44 | Pluralism (n) | Coexistence of diversity | Variety, heterogeneity | Uniformity, monism |
| 45 | Callous (adj) | Cruel disregard | Ruthless, unfeeling | Compassionate, kind |
| 46 | Mendacious (adj) | Untruthful, deceitful | Dishonest, deceptive | Veracious, honest |
| 47 | Formidable (adj) | Inspiring fear/respect | Intimidating, daunting | Feeble, weak |
| 48 | Obstreperous (adj) | Noisy and unruly | Disorderly, clamorous | Docile, obedient |
| 49 | Surreptitious (adj) | Done stealthily | Covert, clandestine | Overt, transparent |
| 50 | Subterfuge (n) | Deceitful trickery | Artifice, ruse, evasion | Candor, honesty |
| 51 | Vilify (v) | Speak disparagingly of | Defame, malign, slander | Praise, extol, laud |
| 52 | Upbraid (v) | Scold harshly | Reprimand, berate | Commend, praise |
| 53 | Encomium (n) | Speech of high praise | Eulogy, tribute | Censure, reprimand |
| 54 | Subservience (n) | Excessive obedience | Servility, docility | Defiance, rebellion |
| 55 | Tirade (n) | Angry critical speech | Harangue, rant, screed | Accord, eulogy |
| 56 | Portentous (adj) | Warning of evil/danger | Ominous, foreboding | Auspicious, promising |
| 57 | Torpor (n) | Inactivity or lethargy | Inertia, sloth, languor | Vigor, dynamism |
| 58 | Contemn (v) | Regard with disdain | Despise, scorn, slight | Esteem, respect |
| 59 | Alacrity (n) | Brisk eagerness | Willingness, readiness | Apathy, reluctance |
| 60 | Abscond (v) | Flee secretly | Decamp, bolt, escape | Remain, surrender |
| 61 | Coherent (adj) | Logical and clear | Rational, sound, lucid | Incoherent, confused |
| 62 | Pertinent (adj) | Relevant to topic | Germane, applicable | Irrelevant, off-topic |
| 63 | Viable (adj) | Workable, feasible | Practical, doable | Unviable, futile |
| 64 | Exacerbate (v) | Make situation worse | Aggravate, inflame | Assuage, soothe |
| 65 | Stalled (adj) | Brought to standstill | Halted, blocked | Accelerated, moving |
| 66 | Substantial (adj) | Sizable, important | Significant, ample | Negligible, minor |
| 67 | Resilient (adj) | Quick to recover | Tough, robust, adaptable | Fragile, vulnerable |
| 68 | Meticulous (adj) | Very precise/careful | Painstaking, thorough | Slapdash, careless |
| 69 | Leverage (v) | Use to max advantage | Harness, utilize, exploit | Squander, waste |
| 70 | Optimize (v) | Make most effective use | Maximize, refine | Impair, degrade |
| 71 | Paucity (n) | Small/insufficient quantity | Dearth, shortage, lack | Abundance, surfeit |
| 72 | Spurt (n/v) | Sudden sharp rise | Surge, eruption, burst | Decline, slump |
| 73 | Concomitant (adj) | Naturally accompanying | Attendant, concurrent | Unrelated, separate |
| 74 | Surfeit (n) | Excessive amount | Excess, glut, surplus | Deficit, lack |
| 75 | Impetus (n) | Driving force | Momentum, stimulus | Deterrent, obstacle |
| 76 | Coercion (n) | Forceful persuasion | Duress, intimidation | Consent, freedom |
| 77 | Stagnation (n) | Lack of growth/motion | Inertia, standstill | Boom, expansion |
| 78 | In tandem (phrase) | Acting together | Concurrently, in unison | Independently, alone |
| 79 | Cognizant (adj) | Having awareness | Mindful, conscious | Ignorant, oblivious |
| 80 | Bottleneck (n) | Point of obstruction | Barrier, logjam, snag | Catalyst, aid |
| 81 | Sovereignty (n) | Supreme power | Autonomy, independence | Subjugation, dependency |
| 82 | Assuage (v) | Soothe bad feelings | Pacify, placate, ease | Provoke, aggravate |
| 83 | Disparity (n) | Great inequality/gap | Imbalance, discrepancy | Parity, equality |
| 84 | Pervasive (adj) | Spreading everywhere | Ubiquitous, prevalent | Rare, localized |
| 85 | Proactive (adj) | Acting in advance | Enterprising, energetic | Passive, reactive |
| 86 | Anomalous (adj) | Deviating from norm | Aberrant, atypical | Normal, standard |
| 87 | Precipitate (v) | Trigger suddenly | Spark, hasten, induce | Block, prevent |
| 88 | Tacit (adj) | Implied without words | Implicit, unspoken | Explicit, stated |
| 89 | Ambiguous (adj) | Open to interpretation | Equivocal, vague | Clear, definitive |
| 90 | Scrutiny (n) | Critical observation | Inspection, audit, review | Inattention, oversight |
| 91 | Equanimity (n) | Calmness under stress | Poise, composure, serenity | Agitation, panic |
| 92 | Proclivity (n) | Natural tendency | Inclination, propensity | Antipathy, aversion |
| 93 | Imperative (adj) | Of vital importance | Crucial, essential | Optional, trivial |
| 94 | Rhetoric (n) | Persuasive speech | Oratory, grandiloquence | Candor, conciseness |
| 95 | Ostensibly (adv) | Seemingly or supposedly | Supposedly, outwardly | Genuinely, truly |
| 96 | Protracted (adj) | Extended over time | Prolonged, drawn-out | Brief, short |
| 97 | Embezzlement (n) | Theft of trusted funds | Defalcation, fraud | Reimbursement |
| 98 | Auspicious (adj) | Favorable, promising | Propitious, encouraging | Ominous, inauspicious |
| 99 | Prognosis (n) | Outcome forecast | Prediction, projection | Retrospect |
| 100 | Retrenchment (n) | Spending cutback | Downsizing, reduction | Expansion, growth |
