Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• got to: To arrive at some place
• foot the bill: To pay a bill
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• go overseas: To travel to a foreign country.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• fill out: To become fatter
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• draw on: To come to its end
• travel abroad: To go to a foreign country.
• table stakes: A rule in poker and other games that a player can only bet the amount of money or chips that they had on the table at the start of a hand.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• whisk off: To remove something quickly and smoothly.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• hold it in: To restrain or suppress an emotion or feeling.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• account: An advantage
• performance: Act of doing something
• landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
• institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• trend: Current style or fashion
• proportion: A part of a whole thing
• tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
• deposit: Concentration of mineral left by a river
• increasingly: More and more; in greater degree or amount
• important: Having power or authority
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
• complexity: State of having many parts and not being simple
• transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• fluctuate: To shift back and forth uncertainly; change a lot
• founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• seamless: Flowing; uninterrupted
• thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
• identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
• recruitment: Act of enlisting people into the army
• globally: Throughout the world
• officer: Person of high position in an organization
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area
• theorem: A statement that can be proved
• yuan: Unit of money in China
• toefl: Test Of English as a Foreign Language