Vocabulary

• carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
• got to: To arrive at some place
• have to: Must do
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• on the fence: Undecided; wavering between two options.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• for instance: As an example.
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look back: To think about past events
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• regardless of
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• set up
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• going on: To continue doing something
• have a go: To attempt or try something.
• turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
• weigh up: To assess in order to make a decision about it
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• work out
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
• as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
• go on: To continue doing something
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• to a degree: Partially; somewhat.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• compared with: In relation to
• on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
• claim to fame: A characteristic or achievement someone is famous or known for.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
• in hospital: Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• on to: Toward something; forward
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• at least: As a minimum
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• doom and gloom: A feeling of pessimism or despair; a focus on negative aspects.
• might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
• in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• black and white
• being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
• entrepreneur: Businessperson who develops new businesses
• quote: Written statement of the cost of something
• brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
• executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• underestimate: To make too low a guess of something's size, value
• recession: Act of moving backward gradually
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• foundation: Base or important starting point
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• leave: To go away from; depart
• grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• own: To have something as your property
• karma: (Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives
• subsequently: After something else has happened; as a result
• successful: Having the desired effect or result
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
• glad: Happy or pleased about something/to do something
• fence: Wood, metal structure enclosing an area, land
• entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• professor: Teacher who teaches at a college or university
• rope: A thick string made by twisting fibers together
• fragility: Lack of strength; easily broken or harmed
• charitable: Concerning helping people who are sick or poor
• reed: Person's name
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
• grandfather: Your mother's or father's father