Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in terms of
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• carry out
• those times: A period in the past, often remembered fondly.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• got to: To arrive at some place
• run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• by day: During the daytime; not at night.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• for instance: As an example.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• first among equals: One person considered senior or leading among a group of peers.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• muddy the waters: To make a situation more confusing or unclear.
• change your mind
• go either way: To have two possible outcomes; to be uncertain.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• in no time: Very quickly or soon
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
• jump the gun: To act before the proper time; to be premature.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
• check out
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• on the dot: Exactly on time; punctual.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• at least: As a minimum
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• do away with: To remove or take something away; to kill
• dial back: To reduce or lessen something, such as intensity or amount.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• wear on
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• conference: Series of lectures held as an event
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• communicate: To give and exchange information
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
• curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
• communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
• governor: Person who leads a state or province