Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• such as: For example; like
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• focal length: The distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
• at least: As a minimum
• in that order: Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• check out
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
• pleasant: Causing a good feeling
• filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
• couple: To join something to something else
• mediocre: Average; not outstanding; not very good
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
• blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
• subjective: Using personal feelings and opinions not facts
• point: An item to be discussed
• blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
• great: Very good; better than before
• difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
• quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
• noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
• part: Division of a book
• rank: To rate or class things
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• focal: (Of a point) being the main or important one
• location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
• shutter: Part of a camera that opens to allow in light
• preset: To set up in advance (e.g. TV default settings)
• emphasise: To stress the items that are important
• aperture: Hole or opening controlling e.g. light on a lens
• magically: In a manner that uses or involves magic
• softness: State of being light and smooth to touch