Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• go away: To go on vacation
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• such as: For example; like
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• boost: To increase something; to make something better
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• dumb: Senseless; stupid
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• shrink: To become smaller
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
• speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• unpredictable: Difficult to guess about (the future)
• hint: To suggest without being direct about it
• brutally: In a very violent or mean way
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• stable: In a position where something does not fall over
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
• senate: A board of governors at a college or university
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• disclaimer: Written denial of any legal responsibility