C1
investor vs speculator
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| investornoun/ɪnˈves.tər/ | Meaning a person or organization that puts money into a business or property to make a profit | Goes with foreign investor | Example A foreign investor bought the old hotel and plans to rebuild it. |
| speculatornoun/ˈspek.jə.leɪ.tər/ | Meaning a person who buys things like property or shares hoping their price will rise so they can sell for profit | Goes with property speculator | Example Property speculators pushed house prices out of reach for many young families. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A wealthy bought most of the apartments in the tower.