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Glossary of difficult words

to hoard - to amass (money or valuable objects) and hide or store away;

scarce commodity - a useful or valuable item that is in short supply;

to scramble - to perform an action hurriedly, clumsily or with difficulty;

net redemptions - the difference between the (higher) amount of money flowing out of a mutual fund and the amount flowing in;

vigilance - the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties;

to have something (or nothing) to show for something - to have (or not have) a visible result;

cakewalk - an absurdly or surprisingly easy task;

fuss - excitement, agitation;

to do well for oneself - to become successful or wealthy.