Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• got to: To arrive at some place
• allow for: To take into consideration
• at least: As a minimum
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• next to: Being located along side another
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• no later than: At or before a specified time; by a particular deadline.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• in terms of
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on to: Toward something; forward
• ratchet up: To increase something by a series of small steps.
• rising tone: A tone that rises in pitch, often used in questions or to express surprise.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• far cry from: Very different from.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• stare out: To look or gaze fixedly out of something, such as a window.
• aside from
• rest up: To relax and get some rest in order to recover from tiredness or illness.
• on end: Continuously; without stopping.
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• utility: Public services such as gas, water, or electricity
• tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
• desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
• profitable: Being useful; benefiting someone or something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• important: Having power or authority
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• land: Region or country
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• canopy: Structure that hangs over something to shelter it
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• freight: Commercial transportation of goods
• shiver: Act of shaking from fear or cold
• rail: To complain or object forcefully
• maverick: Person who does not like to follow the rules
• flux: A state of flow and change
• beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
• mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
• mach: Unit that expresses the speed of an airplane