Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
• go on: To continue doing something
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• going on: To continue doing something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• grapple with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• belly flop: A dive in which one's stomach hits the water.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• keynote speech: A significant speech that sets out the central theme of a conference or meeting.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• strike up: To begin a friendship, relationship, or conversation.
• come up to: To meet expectations
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• deal with
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• at least: As a minimum
• on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
• change your mind
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
• zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
• zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
• murder rate: The number of murders committed per a specific population size, usually per 100,000 people, in a given area and time period.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• from a distance: Not close; far away.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• gravitate toward: To be attracted to someone or something.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
• neutral: Something with pH value of 7
• decade: Period of 10 years
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
• personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• leap: To enter or start something eagerly
• grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
• motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• competence: Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
• datum: Item of factual information
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
• triad: Secret Chinese organization of criminals
• diver: Person swimming under water
• robin: Person's name