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ocker

/ˈɒkə/

Meanings
noun
Interest on money; usury; increase.

Examples :

"The bank charged a high ocker on the loan, making it difficult for the small business to repay. "
finance business economy value

Related Words

Illustration uncultivated

uncultivated adjective

/ʌnˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈkʌltəˌveɪtɪd/

Not cultivated by agricultural methods; not prepared for cultivation.

"The land behind the old house was completely uncultivated, overgrown with weeds and wildflowers. "

Illustration decided

decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration charged

charged verb

/tʃɑːrdʒd/ /tʃɑːrdʒɪd/

To assign a duty or responsibility to

"The manager charged Sarah with leading the new marketing campaign. "

Illustration everyone

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

Illustration business

business noun

/ˈbɪd.nəs/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"My uncle owns a small business selling handmade jewelry. "

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increase noun

/ɪnˈkriːs/ /ˈɪŋkriːs/

An amount by which a quantity is increased.

"The increase in homework assignments this week was significant. "

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interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

Illustration striking

striking verb

/ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/

(sometimes with out or through) To delete or cross out; to scratch or eliminate.

"Please strike the last sentence."

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difficult verb

/ˈdɪfɪkəlt/

To make difficult; to impede; to perplex.

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "