Consumption

Meaning : Buying and using goods or services.

 Usage : There is a tremendous demand of this material due to its high consumption.

Compel

Meaning: Force

 Usage : They should not compel him for that work.

Process

Meaning : A particular method used to produce goods.

 Usage : The process of production of this raw material is very complex.

Analyse

Meaning : Examine in detail.

 Usage : Let's analyse the process of production of this raw material.

Unit

Meaning : A distinct part of a whole.

 Usage : There are four main kinds of economic units- the household, the firm, the financial intermediary and the government.

Speculation

Meaning: Investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high profits.

Usage: There was less fluctuation in share market due to increase in speculation.

 

Bullion

Meaning: Gold or Silver in heavy bars.

 Usage: During the week beginning July 12, the bullion trade improved.

Prior to

Meaning: Before

 Usage: He married sometime prior to January 2004.

Persuade

Meaning: Make a person do something by reasoning, arguing, begging, convince.

 Usage: He tried to persuade them but they refused to agree to his terms and conditions.

Voyage

Meaning: Long journey by sea or air.

 Usage: In 1487 the King of Portugal sent Bartholomew Diaz on a great voyage to find the southernmost point of Africa.

 They had been many months at sea and were tired of the voyage.