Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• going on: To continue doing something
• at least: As a minimum
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• entwined with: Closely connected or involved with something else.
• on credit: Purchasing something now but paying for it later.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• let sleeping dogs lie: To avoid mentioning a subject that could cause trouble or argument.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• go about it: To approach something; to tackle a task or problem
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• in reaction to: As a response to something.
• plug in
• drop down: To go to a lower place, rank
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• jack up: To lift something to a higher position
• for instance: As an example.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• kick in: (Of a medicine, plan, etc.) to start to have an effect; become operative
• ship out: To send goods by ship or other means of transport.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
• in terms of
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• under the rug: To hide something, especially something embarrassing or damaging.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• lean: To balance against or on something for support
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• speculation: Taking risks that might lead to big profits
• approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• investigation: Search for information about something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
• float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
• central: Being in the middle
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
• senator: An elected politician belonging to the senate
• crook: A criminal or thief; dishonest person
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
• multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'