Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• have to: Must do
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the lead: Being ahead of others in a competition or race.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• spell out: To explain something in a very clear and detailed way.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• at the least: As a minimum; no less than.
• make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• by extension: Using a word or phrase in a wider context than is usual, typically to include situations that are similar to the one that the word or phrase was originally used for.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
• accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
• proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
• realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
• standard: Official unit of measuring something
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• invisible: Being unable to be seen
• fundamentally: In a basic and important way
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• invention: Something new that is different from other things
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• excel: To perform an activity better than others
• century: Period of 100 years
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
• efficiency: Working well; producing something without waste
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• great: Very good; better than before
• commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
• podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• invent: To create something such as a story or excuse
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• reflective: Having the ability to reflect light, heat, sound
• coercion: Forcing people to do things by threats or the law
• angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
• hose: Tube that carries a liquid
• pave: To build a hard even surface for traveling on
• imperialism: Political system in which one country rules others
• interchangeable: Able to be exchanged, without a problem
• heartbreak: Great sorrow caused by e.g. death of loved one
• hoover: Vacuum cleaner
• octagonal: Concerning a shape with eight sides
• glassware: Article of tableware made of glass
• stopper: A device or cork put in something to close it