Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
• automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• regardless of
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• at length: In detail; fully
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• hold water: To be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• pinch at: To cause a slight stinging or discomfort sensation.
• feel the pinch: Experience financial difficulties or economic pressure.
• level out: To become flat or even; to make something flat or even.
• have to: Must do
• check out
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
• portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
• spike: The top point in a graph
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• address: Exact street location of a place
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
• leave: To go away from; depart
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
• complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• petroleum: Oil found in the ground used to make fuel
• inconvenient: Causing difficulty, discomfort, or problems
• ad: Public notice or advertisement
• outsourcing: To obtain goods or services from outside suppliers
• auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
• automotive: Concerning cars