Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• deal with
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at least: As a minimum
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• lead to: To result in some action
• personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
• into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in terms of
• per year: For each year; annually.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• have to: Must do
• allow me: A polite way of offering to do something for someone.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• fight on: To continue fighting despite difficulties or setbacks.
• set up
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• set about: To begin or start to do something
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• testing ground: A place or situation where something new is tested.
• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
• behind with: Having failed to pay money that is owed at the time you should have.
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• crashed down: Fell violently and noisily to the ground.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• settle in: To become comfortable in a new place or situation.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
• in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
• break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
• turn into: To change to become something else
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• phone number: A sequence of digits assigned to a telephone subscriber, used to make a call to that phone.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• at worst: If the most unfavorable outcome happens.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• carry out
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• catastrophic: Causing a lot of damage or suffering
• decline: To bend towards the ground
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• fertility: The state of a female being able to produce young
• territory: Area of land defended by an animal
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• conduct: Your behavior
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• famine: Long-lasting period of little food in an area
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• huge: Very very large
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• grain: Seeds of plants used for food
• rapidly: With great speed; quickly
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• plummet: To fall quickly, as from the sky
• minority: Group that is smaller and different from the rest
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• leave: To go away from; depart
• demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
• desert: To leave a place for ever; abandon
• century: Period of 100 years
• census: Survey to collect data about people in an area
• dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• density: Degree to which an area is filled or covered
• agricultural: Concerning farming, or the land
• nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
• land: Region or country
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• spam: To send (someone) unwanted email
• area: Amount of measured space
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• nomadic: Living by moving from place to place
• steppe: Flat grassy plain with few trees