Vocabulary

• on the grid: Connected to the main utility network, especially power.
• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• western countries: Countries generally located in Europe and North America, characterized by democratic governments and capitalist economies.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
• in perfect harmony: In complete agreement or accord; working together seamlessly.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• age out: To become too old to participate in something like a program.
• run down: To be in a bad condition
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• lose out
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• look back: To think about past events
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• regardless of
• tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• allow for: To take into consideration
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• power up: To turn on a device or system; to activate.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• far cry from: Very different from.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
• lead to: To result in some action
• go away: To go on vacation
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• material: Cloth; fabric
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
• amount: Quantity of something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• inertia: Lack of movement or activity
• sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• century: Period of 100 years
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• blackout: When the electric power is off; outage
• nitrogen: A colorless chemical element without a smell
• transmission: Part of car including gears affecting speed of car
• renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
• cable: To transmit a message over a wire
• datum: Item of factual information
• upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
• synchronous: Occurring or existing at the same time or period
• mini: Small British car