Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• such as: For example; like
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• deal with
• lead to: To result in some action
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• at least: As a minimum
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• in phase: Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• happen across: To find or meet by chance unexpectedly.
• have to: Must do
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
• cash in: To sell asset to get money back
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• going on: To continue doing something
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• military: Army or armed forces
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• fraction: Small part of something
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• valuable: Being useful or important
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• asset: Thing that has value to you
• ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• option: A choice
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
• tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
• compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• substantially: In a basic, general manner
• massively: To a very large degree or in a large manner
• competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.