VOA慢速英语:Alexander Hamilton: Father of American Banking

argument – n. a statement or series of statements for or against something

legacy – n. something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past

bookkeeper – n. a person whose job is to keep the financial records for a business

financial – adj. relating to money

wealthiest – adj. having a lot of money and possessions

ratify – v.  to make (a treaty, agreement, etc.) official by signing it or voting for it

treasury – n. the place where the money of a government, club, etc., is kept

urgent – adj. very important and needing immediate attention

federal – adj.  of or relating to a form of government in which power is shared between a central government and individual states, provinces, etc.

foundation – n. something (such as an idea, a principle, or a fact) that provides support for something

judicial – adj.  of or relating to courts of law or judges

confess – v. to admit that you did something wrong or illegal

duel – n.  a fight between two people that includes the use of weapons (such as guns or swords) and that usually happens while other people watch

resign – v.  an act of giving up a job or position in a formal or official way

pace – n.  a single step or the length of a single step — usually plural

architect – n. a person who designs and guides a plan, project, etc.

footing – n. used to describe the kind of relationship that exists between people, countries, etc.