Specifically, market -linked GICs promise two things. One, it promises safety of your original investment up to a certain amount. Oftentimes, they actually promise 100% of the original amount. In other words, if you put $100,000 in, you're guaranteed to receive at least $100,000 at the end of the term.
The definition of chondro means cartilage. An example of chondro is chondroid meaning resembling cartilage.
Definition of 'poncho'. poncho. A poncho is a piece of clothing that consists of a long piece of material, usually wool, with a hole cut in the middle through which you put your head. Some ponchos have a hood. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.