Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• going on: To continue doing something
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• good call: A wise or correct decision; a sensible choice.
• at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
• go away: To go on vacation
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• in the light of: Considering new information or facts.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• lead to: To result in some action
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in terms of
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• on the market: Available for sale.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• deal with
• such as: For example; like
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• hem in: To surround something closely to restrict its movement or freedom.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• similar: Nearly the same; alike
• bargain: Something bought for a lower price than expected
• response: Something said/written as an answer to something
• upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
• monopoly: Complete market control for a service or product
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• business: A company formed for making profit
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• personnel: Group of people who work for a company or group
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• spat: A small fight or disagreement