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Capital The seat of government and the chief city of a country. Also, the money obtained from capitalizing something. ■ "I'm moving to the capital for a new job opportunity.", "He invested all his savings in the company's capitalization round."
pearls A group of people who are always asking the same question over and over again. ■ "I'm sorry, but what is the capital of France?" asked the pearl to the clerk at the passport office. The clerk sighed heavily and replied, "Paris." The pearl thought for a moment before asking, "But what is the capital of France again?"
Capitals The largest, most important cities in a country or region, often used as abbreviations. ■ "I may be living in New York City, but my heart will always be with the little capital of Austin, Texas."
geeky adjective: being extremely intelligent, knowledgeable or interested in a particular subject or hobby ■ "Wow, that guy is so geeky he knows the capital of every country in the world!"
japan A country in eastern Asia, consisting of four main islands and numerous smaller ones. Its capital is Tokyo. ■ Did you hear about the Japanese man who fell into a vat of miso soup? He was really miso-able!
warsaw The capital of Poland that is known for its delicious pierogi and beautiful architecture. ■ "I heard that the people of Warsaw are quite fond of their pierogi. In fact, they have a pierogi festival every year!"
fins A device or appendage used to propel a fish through water, consisting of elongated, paddle-like structures attached to the back and tail of the animal. ■ "I've been trying to learn how to surf using my fins. It's been a real challenge.", A term used in finance to refer to the amount of money that a company owes its shareholders. ■ "The company's finances are in shambles, and they need to raise more capital to pay off their debt.", A type of fish that has scales on its fins instead of a smooth body. ■ "I'm allergic to the spines on finned fish, so I have to be careful when eating sushi."
Funding The act of providing financial support for a project or organization. ■ When the government announced they were cutting funding for the arts, many artists were left without their usual sources of income. But fear not! They banded together and started crowdfunding their projects on Kickstarter instead. A type of financial aid that is provided by a government or other organization for the purpose of supporting education or research. ■ "Funding opportunities" are often advertised on academic job boards, but most researchers would agree that the real treasure lies in finding a generous grant., A type of investment where an individual or organization provides money to support a project or business with the expectation of receiving a share of the profits. ■ "Venture capital" is a popular form of funding for start-ups, but it often comes with high interest rates and strict repayment terms. But hey, if you're willing to take the risk, it could be worth it in the end!, The act of making a lot of money through a successful business or project. ■ "Funding" can also refer to the amount of wealth an individual has accumulated. It's no wonder that many people are searching for ways to increase their funding!
Presumptuous A person who has an overly high opinion of themselves and their abilities, often assuming things without any proof or evidence. ■ John started a business with very little capital but claimed that he would make millions overnight. Everyone thought he was presumptuous, especially when his company went bankrupt within six months.