Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• at least: As a minimum
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• deal with
• for instance: As an example.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• per year: For each year; annually.
• on time
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• such as: For example; like
• at length: In detail; fully
• quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• family ties: The connections and relationships between members of a family.
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• order about: To give commands in a bossy or controlling manner.
• rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• drive up: To cause something to increase.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• regardless of
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on the ladder: Progressing or climbing toward success or promotion.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• afford: To make available, to provide
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• regulate: To control something with rules or laws
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• couple: To join something to something else
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• leave: To go away from; depart
• affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• great: Very good; better than before
• land: Region or country
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• stabilize: To make stable/consistent, with no major changes
• jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
• broker: Person who acts to buy or sell shares in companies
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• brook: Small river
• affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want