Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• such as: For example; like
• regardless of
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• due to: Because of; owing to
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• at least: As a minimum
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• deal with
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• in terms of
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• set up
• left and right: In both the left and right directions.
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• give it up: To stop trying to do something
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• broader sense: A more general or inclusive meaning or interpretation.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• going on: To continue doing something
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• next to: Being located along side another
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• bend the rules: To apply rules in a flexible way, often to achieve a desired outcome.
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• wear off: To disappear gradually
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• out of work
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• sheer nonsense: Complete absurdity or something that is completely untrue or without reason.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• from birth: Since the time someone was born
• knock out: To hit and make unconscious
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• do harm: To cause damage or injury.
• flaw in: A defect or imperfection in something.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• open up to: To start talking more freely about your feelings and private thoughts.
• for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• every kind of: Each and all types of something; all varieties of.
• for instance: As an example.
• at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
• in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• lead to: To result in some action
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
• in passing: Mentioned briefly or casually without focus.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• go on: To continue doing something
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• on the market: Available for sale.
• set by: To separate and save for another use or time
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• out of the money: Having lost money; no longer profitable.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• move down: To physically shift to a lower position or location.
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• from the top: From the beginning.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• use up: To use all of; consume
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• only from: Exclusively originating or sourced from a particular place or entity.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• fall in line: To conform; to agree with or support a particular set of ideas or people.
• to no avail: Without success; having no effect.
• go against: To disagree with or challenge someone
• on a set: Located or working at a filming location.
• train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
• sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• think back: To recapture the past
• settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
• calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• do without: To manage without having or doing something
• to the life: In a very realistic and exact manner.
• beyond the pale: Outside the bounds of acceptable behavior; outrageous.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• ride the wave: To take advantage of a current trend or period of success.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
• around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
• economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
• concerted effort: An effort that is planned and organized; a joint effort.
• look back: To think about past events
• cancerous growth: An abnormal mass of tissue resulting from uncontrolled cell division that is malignant.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate