Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• publicly traded: Having shares that are traded on a stock exchange.
• 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
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• update on: To provide the latest information about something.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• on the radar: Being noticed or tracked; within someone's awareness or attention.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• set up
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• rake up: To bring up or mention unpleasant past matters again.
• lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• regardless of
• fly in the face of: To openly contradict or oppose something established.
• have to: Must do
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• check out
• mix up: To put various things together so they become one
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• like a hawk: Watching carefully and attentively, very alert.
• my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
• cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
• tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• slap on the wrist: A mild or lenient punishment or warning.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• carry out
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• financial: Involving money
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
• enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• 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
• investigation: Search for information about something
• mineral: Substance naturally formed in the ground
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• copper: Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
• enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• business: A company formed for making profit
• crackdown: Increased effort to enforce the law or a rule
• pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
• behalf: As a representative of someone or a group.
• mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
• disclosure: Making private information public
• discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
• jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
• sketchy: Lacking detail or being incomplete
• retribution: Punishment, as for a crime
• slew: To turn and move suddenly in another direction
• gist: Main points of something
• exempt: Released from some duty that others have to do
• tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
• meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable