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fiat money / ˈfiːˌæt ˈmʌni /nounRelating to money that is authorized by a government but not based on or convertible into gold or other precious metal
Today, most money is “fiat money”.
currencylegal tender
institutions / ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz /nounOrganizations or establishments devoted to a particular purpose, such as education, or public service
All these institutions support the same story.
organizationestablishmentfoundation
trustworthy / ˈtrʌstwɜːrði /adjectiveWorthy of being trusted; reliable
All these institutions support the same story: the currency is trustworthy.
reliabledependablehonest
To increase in number, size, quantity, or intensity
The price of gasoline rises during the summer.
ascendgrowincrease
a decree / ə dɪˈkriː /nounAn official order issued by a legal authority
The government imposed a decree banning public gatherings.
edictproclamationordinance
modern / ˈmɒdən /adjectiveRelating to the present and recent times
Money is everywhere in modern life.
contemporarycurrentnew
a basic food made from flour, water, and yeast or another leavening agent, mixed together and baked
She sliced a loaf of bread.
staple fooddoughflour
contracts / ˈkɑːntrækts /nounA written or spoken agreement concerning employment, sales, or tenancy that is intended to be enforceable by law
Police and courts protect contracts.
agreementtermsprovisions
A number, usually representing an amount of money
your balance rises by some digits
numberamountsum
keystrokes / ˈkiːstroʊks /nounactions performed on a computer keyboard
When a bank gives a loan, it often creates new deposit money with a few keystrokes.
computerkeyboardbanking
frequently
The library is often used by students.
frequentlyusuallycommonly
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