Vocabulary

• in terms of
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• have to: Must do
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• clear line: An unobstructed path or view.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• make up: To invent or create a story
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• turn into: To change to become something else
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
• peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
• fizzle out: To gradually fail or end, often after a promising start.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• check out
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
• stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
• panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• household: Being in everyday use; common
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
• submit: To accept a superior force has power over you
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• catch: Amount of something that has been caught
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• barrel: To travel at high speed
• point: An item to be discussed
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
• escalation: An increase in severity
• transit: System of transportation, often in a city
• datum: Item of factual information
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• shutdown: Termination of operations