Word Bank 42 – The Psychology of Investing

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03. undercurrents means hidden or underlying currents; hidden influences or feelings.
07. tranquil means calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance.
11. precipitous means extremely steep or sudden; often refers to a rapid or drastic change.
10. sway means to influence or affect someone’s opinions, decisions, or emotions.
05. orchestrate means to organize, arrange, or coordinate something carefully, often involving many parts.
01. profound means deep or intense; having a strong impact or significance.
08. repercussions means consequences or effects that follow from a particular action or event.
12. forge means to create or develop something strong and lasting, often through effort or creativity.
09. steer means to guide or direct in a particular direction.
04. unravel means to figure out, solve, or understand something complex or mysterious.
06. concealed means hidden or not easily seen or noticed.
02. cognitive means related to thinking, understanding, and mental processes.
[preempt] means to prevent or hinder something from happening by taking action in advance.

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02. tempestuous means stormy or turbulent
17. hastily means quickly or without much thought
06. virtuoso means someone highly skilled in a particular field or art
10. prognosticate means predict or forecast
08. mariner means a sailor or seafarer
12. entices means lures or attracts
03. adeptly means skillfully or proficiently
07. deciphering means figuring out or understanding something complex
14. capricious means unpredictable or changeable
18. impede means hinder or obstruct
05. invincibility means inability to be defeated or overcome
13. treacherous means dangerous or hazardous
11. allure means attraction or appeal
15. propensity means a natural tendency or inclination
04. myriad means a large number or countless
09. inclination means a tendency or leaning toward something
16. agony means intense pain or suffering
01. cardinal means fundamental or essential
[epitomizes] means represents or symbolizes
[shoals] means shallow areas in water, often with hidden dangers

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06. anchoring means relying heavily on a specific piece of information.
05. multifaceted means having many different aspects or sides.
02. manifests means becomes apparent or evident.
08. exerting means applying force, effort, or influence.
11. despair means a feeling of hopelessness or discouragement.
04. construe means interpret or understand the meaning of something.
07. momentarily means for a short period of time.
10. turbulent means characterized by disorder, chaos, or instability; marked by rapid changes and unrest.
01. gaze means to look or direct one’s eyes at something.
09. convene means gather or come together.
03. predilection means a strong liking or preference for something.
[solitary] means alone or single.

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07. catalyze means trigger or accelerate a process.
17. heralding means indicating or announcing.
12. annals means historical records or accounts.
06. contours means the outlines or shapes of something.
16. throne means a symbolic seat of power or authority.
09. plummet means fall or drop rapidly.
03. entity means a distinct and separate thing.
15. exuberant means enthusiastic or lively.
14. spurred means motivated or driven.
11. chronicle means a detailed record or history.
05. sculpt means shape or form.
13. intrinsic means inherent or essential.
01. surmount means overcome or conquer.
04. psyche means the mind or the mental aspects of a person.
10. riveting means highly interesting or captivating.
02. stumbling means obstacles or challenges.
08. pessimism means a negative outlook or belief.
[ensues] means follows or happens as a result