Vocabulary

• in terms of
• at least: As a minimum
• step down: To reduce the amount of something
• take it away: To remove something.
• go away: To go on vacation
• at the outset: At the very beginning; from the start.
• board member: A person who serves on the board of directors of a company or organization.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• see through: To realize the truth about
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
• in agreement: Sharing the same opinion or feeling.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in tandem: (Of two people/organizations) working together
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• phrase: Common expression or saying
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• extreme: Very great in degree
• experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
• necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• intriguing: Interesting; arousing your curiosity or wonder
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
• ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
• swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
• premium: Having a higher than normal quality
• factor: Something that influences a result
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• board: Surface for posting or showing information
• deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• alley: A narrow road or path between buildings
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• dental: Concerning the teeth
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• median: Being in the middle or average
• nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
• policymaker: Someone who makes and decides (government) plans