Vocabulary

• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in terms of
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• alternative: Something different you can choose
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• stack: A large number or amount of something
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• respond: To answer something or someone
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
• great: Very good; better than before
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
• competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
• oppose: To fight against someone in a contest or game
• less: Smaller in amount or degree
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• datum: Item of factual information
• backbone: Strength and determination
• give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
• globally: Throughout the world