Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• deal with
• due to: Because of; owing to
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• pecking order: A hierarchy where individuals know their place and relative power.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• dropping by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on account of: Because of.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• work off: To work to pay some debts
• in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
• black and white
• aside from
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
• far cry from: Very different from.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
• going on: To continue doing something
• for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• usher in: To mark the start of something new; to introduce or initiate.
• tried and true: Proven to be reliable or effective.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• assembly plants: Factories where products are assembled from component parts.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• at least: As a minimum
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
• fire up: To motivate or encourage someone
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
• decade: Period of 10 years
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• recession: Act of moving backward gradually
• definition: Explanation of word's meaning, as in dictionaries
• efficient: Able to produce results without waste
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• worthwhile: Worth the money, time or effort of doing something
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• apparent: Easy to see or clearly understand
• mandate: To order that something is done
• emission: A substance (e.g. gas) released into the air
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• legislation: Act or process of writing and passing laws
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
• set: Prepared for something; ready
• business: A company formed for making profit
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
• dodge: To attempt to avoid something
• bankruptcy: State of having no money and unable to pay debts
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• automobile: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
• loophole: Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
• bailout: Giving money to help someone get out of debt
• justification: Reason or fact that explains why something is true
• dependable: That can be relied on or trusted
• lag: Delay between two events
• ram: Heavy device used to break through a door by force
• gallon: Unit of liquid equal to 4 US quarts (3.785 liters)
• fiat: Official order from a person of authority
• auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
• automotive: Concerning cars
• jeep: Small sturdy vehicle with four-wheel drive