Vocabulary

• in terms of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• magic number: A constant numerical value that has a special meaning in a program.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in the flesh: In person; physically present.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• squeeze out: To remove an object by pressing something firmly
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• have to: Must do
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• go away: To go on vacation
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
• guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• amount: Quantity of something
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• couple: To join something to something else
• insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• downside: Negative aspect of something
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• sphere: Area of interest or activity
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• downturn: Worsening of business or economic activity
• allocation: Sharing out of work/resources for some purpose
• annuity: Annual payment made as part of retirement pension