Vocabulary

• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in terms of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for instance: As an example.
• in recent memory: Within the period people can still remember.
• at a low ebb: At a low point in strength, condition, or spirits.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at present: Currently; now
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
• struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
• pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• strength: Condition of being strong
• approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• decade: Period of 10 years
• financial: Involving money
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• due: When something is required or expected
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
• trend: Current style or fashion
• discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• stimulus: Something that causes a change
• fluctuate: To shift back and forth uncertainly; change a lot
• point: An item to be discussed
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
• terminology: Specific words and expressions used in a field
• percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
• weak: Not having a strong character
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• bumpy: Being rough, or not smooth
• mid: At (or near) the middle point
• nominal: Not having full power; in name only
• renminbi: Currency used in China
• yuan: Unit of money in China