Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• at least: As a minimum
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• stop working: To cease performing a task or function; to become non-operational.
• paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• go away: To go on vacation
• back then: At that time in the past.
• whittle away: To gradually reduce or diminish something.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• sneak up: To approach someone quietly and unnoticed.
• go on: To continue doing something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• for my money: In my opinion; according to my judgment.
• no strings attached: Given or offered without any conditions or secret expectations.
• such as: For example; like
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• of a feather: Used to describe people or things that are similar or connected.
• flock together: To gather or come together in a group.
• birds of a feather: People with similar interests or characteristics tend to stick together.
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• bump up: To increase something, often by a small amount.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• in terms of
• whip out
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• eat out: To eat at a restaurant
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• amount: Quantity of something
• narrative: The telling of a story
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
• consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
• financial: Involving money
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• account: An advantage
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
• remainder: What is left over after the larger part is gone
• hamster: Small animal with small tail, and large cheeks
• accumulation: Act of becoming bigger or more over time
• elevate: To make something higher
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• discretionary: According to your own judgment or self-restraint
• lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
• clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress