stimulus – n. an economic measure meant to cause growth; something that causes something else to happen
bloc – n. a group of people or countries linked by a treaty, agreement or common goals
asset – n. a valuable person or thing; something owned by a person or company that has value
erratic – adj. not regular, changing in ways that are not expected or usual
encourage – v. to make a person or group more determined, hopeful or confident
anticipate – v. to expect and look ahead to something