Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• going on: To continue doing something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• have to: Must do
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• come over to: To visit someone's house
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• set up
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• resource depletion: The using up of natural resources.
• bring together: To cause people to be friendly or to work well with each other.
• younger sister: A female sibling born after oneself.
• million pieces: A very large number of individual items or components.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• interact with
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• deal with
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• time is money: Time should be used productively as it is valuable like money.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• zero in: To focus on a target
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• move back: To retreat or withdraw from a position.
• for instance: As an example.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• have been around: To have a lot of experience in life.
• well spoken: Speaking in a clear and effective way.
• regardless of
• cross over: To go from one side of something to the other.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
• run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
• take down: To capture physically
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
• at the moment: At this time; now
• concern about: To worry about something.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• to distraction: To an extreme or excessive degree.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
• context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
• engage: To start to fight with an enemy
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• verge: Brink or threshold
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
• anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
• circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
• lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
• regeneration: Act of adding more life or energy into
• reuse: To use something again
• expo: Large often worldwide exhibition
• gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
• generational: Concerning people born at about the same time