Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• rock bottom: The lowest possible level or point.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• at least: As a minimum
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• take a piece: To remove a portion of something.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• rate as: To consider someone or something to be of a particular quality or standard.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• 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.
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• slightly: Only a little
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• crush: Strong attraction to someone
• incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
• portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• recession: Act of moving backward gradually
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• asset: Thing that has value to you
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• fluctuate: To shift back and forth uncertainly; change a lot
• crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• shut: To stop being open for business
• fidelity: Loyalty
• speculative: Not based on sure knowledge; based on intuition
• gamble: To play games to win money
• cap: Covering for the end or top of something
• institutional: Being related or similar to an institution
• vanguard: Group who are the leaders in an action or movement
• slowdown: Act of slowing down or falling behind
• riskier: More dangerous or with a higher chance of loss