Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• take stock: To review or assess a situation.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at least: As a minimum
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• came into effect: To become operative or valid
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• turn on
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• in a word: Briefly; in short.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on pins and needles: Feeling very anxious or nervous while waiting.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• on the upside: Considering the positive aspects or advantages of a situation.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• got to: To arrive at some place
• boys will be boys: An expression excusing typical male behavior, especially mischievous.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• cool off: To become cooler.
• climb down: To descend, especially from a height, using your hands and feet.
• for instance: As an example.
• high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• advanced stage: A late point in the progression or development of something, often implying seriousness or difficulty.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• deal with
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• bust up: To end a relationship.
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• going on: To continue doing something
• roll over: To make a payment later than planned
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• cave in: To give in to pressure
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• dump on: To criticize or blame someone heavily or unfairly.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• concrete: Hard building material made of cement, sand, water
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• financial: Involving money
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• account: An advantage
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
• tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• deputy: Assistant to a leader who acts on his, her behalf
• datum: Item of factual information
• nick: Person's name
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume