Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• at least: As a minimum
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• smooth out: To remove wrinkles or creases from something.
• deal with
• such as: For example; like
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
• for instance: As an example.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
• in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
• strength: Condition of being strong
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
• solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• decade: Period of 10 years
• financial: Involving money
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• external: Concerning foreign countries
• factor: Something that influences a result
• steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
• account: An advantage
• substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• cautious: Careful about avoiding danger, problems
• surplus: More than is needed or wanted
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• important: Having power or authority
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• instability: Condition of being changeable
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• buffer: Data in computer memory allowing fast access
• annually: Every year; once a year
• depreciation: Decrease in price/value; loss of value over time
• yen: Currency used in Japan
• yuan: Unit of money in China