Vocabulary

• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at least: As a minimum
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• such as: For example; like
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
• lock up: To imprison someone.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• check out
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• recession: Act of moving backward gradually
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
• gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
• brink: Near to happening; on the verge of
• whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• minimal: The smallest possible; least
• negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
• tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
• backbone: Strength and determination
• unprofitable: Producing little or no profit or gain
• riskier: More dangerous or with a higher chance of loss