Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
• combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• presence: The same place or area that a person is
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• call: A order or request for action
• intention: Aim or purpose
• top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
• initially: At first; originally
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• family: Close group of people or organizations
• frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
• duration: Length of time that something lasts
• whistle: Device making a high sharp sound when blown
• cotton: Soft, white material used to make cloth