Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• at one time or another: Occasionally or sometime during life or a period.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
• closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
• in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
• beat up: To hurt someone badly by hitting and punching
• bear with me: Be patient with me.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
• saw off: To say goodbye to someone who is going away
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• game over: The end of a game or a situation.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• check out
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• recognition: Accepting that something is true or that it exists
• huge: Very very large
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
• switch: A change or shift from one method to another
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• promote: To try to encourage popularity/sales of a product
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• inventory: List of items stored at a place
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
• premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• product: Item that can be bought
• galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
• scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• battery: Portable device that stores electricity
• playbook: Notebook with diagrams of the plays of a team
• zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
• bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• mid: At (or near) the middle point
• ray: Person's name
• vista: View as seen between rows of trees, buildings, etc.
• kin: People to whom a person is related
• smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
• thump: Sound produced by a heavy blow; the blow
• discontinue: To put an end to an activity or practice
• beta: Test version of a product or software