Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• such as: For example; like
• at least: As a minimum
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• deal with
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• followed up: To check information or facts later
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• slightly: Only a little
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• military: Army or armed forces
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• huge: Very very large
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• provide: To make available; to supply for use
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• act: To behave in a certain way
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
• tremendously: Very well or very impressively
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• coffin: Wooden box in which a dead body is put
• pipeline: Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
• onwards: Moving toward a future (often better) time/place
• pickup: Small truck that has an open back with low sides