🇬🇧 English Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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CEFR B2 Economy

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➡ Across 15 Words

5. To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
6. An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time
8. A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports
12. The capital raised by a company through the issue and subscription of shares
16. From one side to the other: trade ___ borders
17. At a lower level than: prices ___ pressure
18. A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
19. The amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
20. At, into, or across the space separating two objects: the gap ___ rich and poor
21. Relating to economics or the economy
24. To make or manufacture from components or raw materials
25. The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service
27. The desire of purchasers, consumers, clients, employers, etc., for a particular commodity, service, or other item
28. An amount of something left over when requirements have been met; an excess of production or supply
29. An act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, especially of money

⬇ Down 15 Words

1. A regular gathering of people for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other commodities
2. In the absence of: cannot trade ___ a currency
3. A commodity, article, or service brought in from abroad for sale
4. A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
7. Relating to the running of a home or to family relations; internal to a country
9. Relating to finance
10. The ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future
11. A system of money in general use in a particular country
13. A state of limited competition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers
14. Relating to money or currency
15. To put money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit
21. To receive money as payment for work that you do
22. A sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business
23. To pay out money for goods or services
26. To use up a resource

📚 Study Guide: CEFR B2 (Upper-Intermediate) Vocabulary Focus

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