Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in check: Under control; restrained.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• but for the grace of God: Used to acknowledge one’s own good fortune in avoiding misfortune.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• gather up: To collect or pick up things that are spread out.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• sit down: To take a seat
• compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• scratching the surface: To deal with a subject or problem without analyzing it thoroughly.
• out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
• look past: To ignore something, especially a fault, in order to help someone.
• computer literacy: The ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, ranging from basic to advanced levels.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• food left: Uneaten food that remains after a meal or event.
• stay home: To remain in one's house or residence.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
• part with: To give something away; relinquish possession of something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• out of work
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• at school: Present and attending school.
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• set up
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• for good or ill: Whether positively or negatively; regardless of outcome.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• at least: As a minimum
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• great change: A significant or substantial alteration or transformation.
• under way: Having started and in progress; in motion or operation.
• after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• dog eat dog: A situation where people compete fiercely and ruthlessly.
• in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
• wildest dreams: The most imaginative or unrealistic hopes or aspirations.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
• beg the question: To assume the conclusion in one's argument; to use a premise that is the same as the conclusion you are trying to prove.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• sing along: To join in singing with someone or something.
• leave school: To finish your education at a school, college, or university.
• look down on: To show you think others are not as good as you
• break with: To end a relationship or association.
• run the gamut: To experience or cover the full range of something.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• in excess of: More than.
• in the neighborhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in order that: With the purpose or intention that.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• let off: To allow someone to go unpunished for wrongdoing
• not on your life: An emphatic refusal; absolutely not under any circumstances.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• to the purpose: In a way that is relevant and meaningful to the matter.
• in keeping with: In agreement with; consistent with.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• out of bounds: Outside the designated playing area in a sport.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• lead to: To result in some action
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• break up
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• things change: Circumstances or situations do not remain constant; they evolve or transform over time.
• work out
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• migrant: Person moving to live and work in another place
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• plant: Factory or a place where things are made
• stability: Quality or state of being even or consistent
• hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• cotton: Soft, white material used to make cloth
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• expensive: Costing a lot of money
• countryside: Natural open land away from towns
• earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
• karaoke: Singing popular songs to a prerecorded soundtrack
• ding: Dent in a car, etc. caused by being hit
• gay: Happy and bright
• singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
• mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
• lt: Short for 'lieutenant'