Vocabulary

• 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.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• drop in the bucket: An amount too small to make any real difference.
• in the bucket: Situated or contained inside a bucket.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• cash flow
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
• in any event: Regardless of what happens; whatever may be the case.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
• back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
• in charge: To be responsible for
• by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
• drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• on call: Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• muddle through: To manage to do something without much skill or planning.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in terms of
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• deal with
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• tie up: To be occupied or engaged in something
• under the gun: Being under pressure to do something quickly.
• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• change your mind
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• make up: To invent or create a story
• longest time: The greatest duration of time.
• come out with: To go out with someone on a date
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• background information: Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• take good care: To look after someone or something well; ensure their well-being.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• inherently: As an essential part of
• financial: Involving money
• spike: The top point in a graph
• leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
• stack: A large number or amount of something
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
• drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
• bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• broad: General; not detailed
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
• justify: To give good reasons for something
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• catalyst: Person/thing causing a change or event to happen
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
• relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
• argue: To fight or disagree over something
• point: An item to be discussed
• memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
• business: A company formed for making profit
• license: To give official permission to do something
• income: Earned money from work, investments or business
• thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
• datum: Item of factual information
• leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
• unequivocally: Clearly; firmly; without leaving room for doubt
• perplexity: Trouble or confusion resulting from complexity