Vocabulary

• rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
• as a rule: Generally; usually
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• walk away with: To win or obtain something easily or without much effort.
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• to the letter: Following instructions or rules exactly; precisely.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• have to: Must do
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• each section: Every individual part or division of something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• for instance: As an example.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
• category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
• require: To demand that someone does something
• plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
• rough: Causing or involving violence, force, and harm
• messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
• raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• obedience: Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• audio: Concerning sound
• optimize: To make as effective as possible
• draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• brainstorm: To discuss concepts, ideas or solutions
• specialist: Person who works in one specific area or field
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
• diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
• upload: To transfer a file or data to the internet
• unquote: To remove the quotation marks from
• foundational: Being the base or important starting point
• superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events
• perplexity: Trouble or confusion resulting from complexity