Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• for instance: As an example.
• first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
• tv show: A television program.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• zoning out: The act of stopping paying attention and starting daydreaming or thinking about other things.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• ditch: To abandon or give up a plan, etc.
• innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
• performance: Act of doing something
• quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
• exception: Something different or not included
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
• gadget: Interesting or unusual tool with a practical use
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• wrist: Part where your hand joins your arm
• assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
• electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
• business: A company formed for making profit
• fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
• psychologically: As regards the study of the mind
• strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
• bore: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• reportedly: According to information heard from some sources
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• outward: Going away from a place that will be returned to
• wellness: State of being happy, healthy or prosperous
• cable: To transmit a message over a wire
• safari: Tour to watch animals in their natural environment
• battery: Portable device that stores electricity
• pierce: Person's name
• headset: Headphones
• personalize: To make personal or more personal
• terminator: Another name for exterminator
• goggle: Protective covering for the eyes
• redesign: To change the design or style of something
• googly: Cricket ball bowled with a lot of spin