Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
• on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• have to: Must do
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• look back: To think about past events
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• leave: To go away from; depart
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
• friend: Person who you like and enjoy being with
• type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• close: Almost; near
• observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
• bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)