Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in terms of
• going on: To continue doing something
• work out
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
• at pains: Making a great effort to do something carefully or thoroughly.
• wrestle with: To struggle to understand or make a difficult decision.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• deal with
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• at the margins: In a position that is not central or mainstream; at the periphery.
• sweep up: To clean a surface by brushing dirt or debris into a pile and removing it.
• on the market: Available for sale.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in a big way: To a great or significant extent.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
• come to a head: A difficult situation reaches a critical or decisive point.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• retail sector: The part of the economy that is made up of businesses that sell goods or services directly to consumers.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
• in the front row: Seated in the first row closest to the front.
• let down
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
• in other news: Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
• out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• regardless of
• in places: In some locations but not others
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• on course: Likely to achieve a desired outcome after a period of difficulty.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• on target: Achieving the desired results or goals; accurate.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• yes and no: An ambivalent or uncertain answer; a response that is neither a clear affirmation nor a clear denial.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• slightly: Only a little
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• occasionally: Not very often; sometimes; seldom
• reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• public: Owned by the government
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• point: An item to be discussed
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• petrol: Liquid used as fuel in car engines; (US) gasoline
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• return: To hit something back to the other player or team
• jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• globally: Throughout the world
• chancellor: High government official
• homework: Work that a student is given to do at home
• heatwave: Period of very high temperatures
• lib: Liberal member of parliament