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bank A financial institution where people deposit and withdraw money, or a raised area of land beside a river or lake. ■ "I need to go to the bank to deposit my paycheck,", "We went to the beach and sat on the sand bank,", "He accidentally fell into the river bank while fishing,", "I forgot my wallet at the bank, so I couldn't buy anything,", "The airplane landed on the runway bank instead of the taxiway,", "The bridge crossed over the river bank and led us to the other side,"
Gunmen A group of people who use guns to accomplish their goals, whether it's robbing a bank or taking out an enemy. ■ "The gunmen stormed the bank and demanded that the teller hand over all the cash."
notorious famous for being infamous or notorious, often because of criminal activity ■ The notorious bank robber, Johnny Blaze, was caught red-handed stealing from the local bank.
Deposition A formal process of removing or depositing something in a particular location. ■ After the bank accidentally deposited $5,000 into my account by mistake, I decided to take advantage of the situation and use it as an opportunity to buy a new laptop. I went down to the bank and demanded a deposition of the funds.
Loans A large sum of money given by a financial institution or other lender to an individual or business for a specific purpose, usually with the understanding that it must be paid back with interest over time. ■ "When I asked my bank for a loan to buy a new car, they told me I had to provide collateral. I thought about it and decided to offer up my firstborn child as security. To my surprise, the bank agreed!"
mortgages A legal document that allows someone to borrow money from a bank or other financial institution in order to purchase a home. It typically involves a monthly payment of principal and interest over a set period of time. ■ Why did the bank approve the mortgage for the man who wanted to buy a home made entirely of jellybeans? Because he had a lot of "sweet" equity!
Transfers The act of transferring something or someone from one place to another, often with the intention of making it more difficult for them to be found. ■ "I transferred my bank account to a new bank after I accidentally gave away my password to a hacker."
Alter To make a change, especially to something important. ■ After the customer complained about the long wait times at the bank, they decided to alter their business model by implementing an online banking system.
Authorizing The act of granting permission to do something. ■ I had to authorize my bank card before I could withdraw money from the ATM.
bankbooks A collection of books containing the records of a bank. ■ "I can't seem to find my old bankbooks, they must be lost in the depths of my basement."
banks A financial institution that provides money services such as checking accounts, loans, and credit cards. ■ "I forgot my ATM card at home, so I had to visit the bank in my pajamas."
blankly adverb ■ He walked into the bank with a blankly expression on his face, as if he had no idea what he was doing.
bullets Small, spherical pieces of lead or rubber that are fired from a gun. ■ "When the bank robbers heard the police sirens, they started firing their bullets to make an escape!"
Cheque A piece of paper that is issued by a bank to pay for goods or services. Also known as a check. ■ Why did the cheque bounce? Because it was written on a dud account!
computerized adjective Characterized by the use of computers, often to improve efficiency or automate tasks. ■ The computerized cash register at the bank made depositing money so easy, I could do it with my eyes closed.
dame A female who is highly intelligent and witty, often with a bit of sarcasm or dry humor. ■ "Why did the dame go to the bank? To deposit her sarcasm!"
Darkroom A place where film is developed and printed, often in complete darkness. ■ John decided to open a darkroom in his basement so he could develop his own pictures without breaking the bank.
decoded To understand the meaning of a message, especially a secret or hidden message. ■ After decoding the message from the secret society, he discovered that they planned to steal all the money from the bank.
deficit A large and noticeable shortcoming in something, especially a lack of money. ■ "I had such a deficit in my bank account that I had to resort to eating ramen noodles every day for lunch."
enters To enter a room, building or any enclosed space with the intention of causing chaos and confusion. ■ The clown entered the bank and started doing juggling tricks, causing the tellers to run for cover.
everyday Something that happens or exists regularly, but is not particularly interesting or exciting. ■ "I have an everyday job as a bank teller, but I secretly dream of being a rock star.", said the man to his therapist."
glades An open, grassy area where trees are often planted in rows. ■ After losing his job at the bank, John decided to start a career in landscaping and opened up a glades business. It was a huge success!
Hypothetically A way to pretend something is true, even if it's not. ■ I hypothetically have a million dollars in my bank account. But really, I can barely afford groceries.
Impunity The state of being free from punishment, guilt, or blame, despite committing a crime or wrongdoing. ■ John was able to get away with robbing the bank because he had impunity due to his high-ranking position in government.
Infamous Famous for being notorious or having a bad reputation. ■ "The infamous bank robber, Jack the Ripper, was known for his brazen heists and leaving behind cryptic notes."
Intercept To catch or stop someone or something in the act of doing something. ■ The police intercepted the burglar while he was stealing from a bank.
loot A collection of valuable items stolen by a group of thieves. ■ After the bank robbery, the loot was divided among the four thieves and they made their escape into the night.
manhunt A desperate search for a suspect or criminal, often involving multiple people and resources. ■ "The police launched a manhunt for the escaped bank robber after he stole millions of dollars in cash."
medicaid A government-funded healthcare program for low-income individuals and families. ■ "I'm so glad I have Medicaid, because it means I can afford to get my annual check-up without breaking the bank."
outlawed To be declared a criminal by the authorities. ■ After his bank robbery spree, Billy the Outlaw was outlawed in five states.
receive To accept or obtain something, typically money or a payment. ■ After finishing her job, Jane proudly walked into the bank and received her hard-earned paycheck.
Reinstating To bring back to a previous state or position, often after some form of punishment or removal. ■ "After serving his time in jail, the bank decided to reinstating John as its CEO."
Riverside The area on the bank of a river that is popular for swimming, boating, and other water-related activities. ■ "I love going to the riverside every summer to go swimming and play water volleyball with my friends."
rob A hilarious and amusing action or situation. ■ "I was robbing a bank when I saw the clown walking in. It was such a rob that I couldn't stop laughing!"
Robberies A hilarious and entertaining occurrence of a person or group stealing something. ■ "I accidentally left my phone on the table while I was robbing the bank. Talk about a hilarious robbery!"
stationed To be located in a specific place, often with the intention of carrying out a particular task or duty. ■ The police officer was stationed outside the bank to keep an eye on any suspicious activity.
Tellers A person who tells jokes or stories in a humorous way. ■ "I had to leave my job as a teller at the bank because I couldn't stop making people laugh during their transactions," said John.
Thief A person who steals things. ■ "I saw the thief sneak out of the bank with a bag full of money."
thugs A group of people who are very rough and tough, often associated with violence and intimidation. ■ The thugs stormed the bank and demanded that everyone give them all their money or face serious consequences.
tracks A series of marks or traces left by an object, especially a vehicle. ■ "The car's tracks led me straight to the bank."
acetate A type of plastic material that is commonly used in eyeglasses and other optical devices, as well as in the production of perfumes and other fragrances. ■ If you want to see the world clearly without glasses, you should invest in a good pair made of acetate. Or, if you want to smell like a million bucks without breaking the bank, try using acetate-based perfumes.
cashier A person who handles money at a store or bank. ■ "The cashier gave me change for my quarters.", A person who is always asking for money from someone else. ■ "I don't like being a cashier to my friends, it's not fun."
committing Act of openly and deliberately engaging in something that is considered taboo, illegal or socially unacceptable. ■ After a long debate on whether it was morally right, the group decided to commit to a life of crime by robbing a bank.
deposited A person or thing that has been put in a safe place for future use or enjoyment. ■ After finishing his work, John deposited his backpack on the couch and settled in for some Netflix binge-watching., A sum of money paid into an account or made available for withdrawal. ■ When opening a new bank account, it's important to deposit enough money to cover any potential fees or charges.
deposits A large sum of money that is placed in a bank account, often as an initial payment on a loan or to cover a security deposit. ■ "I had to make a hefty deposit on my new car, but it was worth it for the luxurious leather seats and state-of-the-art technology."
foreclosure The process by which a lender takes possession of and sells property owned by a borrower who has defaulted on their mortgage payments. ■When John lost his job and couldn't make his mortgage payments, the bank foreclosed on his house and sold it at auction., A hilarious and exaggerated way of describing a situation or person that is actually quite serious or unpleasant. ■"That test was such a foreclosure for me, I swear I'm still recovering!"
Intelligence The ability to learn or understand things, or to deal with new or difficult situations. ■ "I have a lot of intelligence," said the computer. "That's why I can easily hack into your bank account and steal all your money."
lair A secret hideout or den, typically used by a criminal, outlaw, or monster. ■ After discovering that the notorious bank robber was hiding in his lair, the police launched a daring raid to capture him and retrieve the stolen loot.
ledger A book or sheet of paper on which account balances are recorded. ■ "I accidentally left my ledger at home, and now I have no idea how much money I owe the bank." "The word 'ledger' is so boring that it could put a person to sleep faster than a lullaby."
lien A legal right or claim to seize and sell property as security for a debt. ■ The bank had a lien on the man's house after he defaulted on his mortgage. The foreclosure sale was held at the local courthouse.