Vocabulary

• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• have to: Must do
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• at least: As a minimum
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in terms of
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• paid work: Employment for which one receives payment; a job.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• constant struggle: A continuous and persistent effort or fight against difficulties or opposition.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• plow up: To turn over or break up soil using a plow.
• out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• draw on: To come to its end
• go together: To match well; to be harmonious or aesthetically pleasing.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
• for too long: For an excessively extended period.
• two halves: Two equal parts of something.
• with difficulty: Indicates doing something with great effort or struggle.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• with distinction: Achieving a high level of academic or professional success; with exceptional merit.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• help out: To assist someone
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• set up
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• pull in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• reinvent the wheel: To waste time and effort trying to create something that already exists.
• going on: To continue doing something
• think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• courtesy of: Provided or permitted by (someone or something).
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• look back: To think about past events
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• strike: To hit something
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
• version: Different way that someone interprets something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
• agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
• optimism: Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
• ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• ladder: Series of levels to go up in society or business
• evenly: Equally; with advantage to both sides
• mobility: Ability to move
• steadily: At a steady rate or pace; reliably; constantly
• degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
• penny: Person's name
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• systemic: Affecting the entire body, system