Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on record: Formally and publicly stated
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• make ends meet: To manage to live on the money you have.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• ahead of the curve: Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• for all that: Despite that; even though.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• lie ahead: To be going to happen in the future.
• set back: To cost someone, often a large amount
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• set up
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• see beyond: To understand deeper truths beyond surface.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
• on time
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• lead to: To result in some action
• leg up: Assistance given to someone by lifting or pushing them up.
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
• call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• clock on: To register the start time of work using a time clock.
• speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• more than once: On more than one occasion; repeatedly.
• beat back: To repel or drive back an attacking force.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
• join in
• go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• at least: As a minimum
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• black and white
• sit down: To take a seat
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• leave: To go away from; depart
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• century: Period of 100 years
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• American: Person from the USA