Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• equity markets: A place where stocks and shares are bought and sold.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• check on: To check that things are OK, correct
• coming to you: To approach or arrive at your location
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• hang around: To spend time with someone
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in the ballpark: Within an approximate or acceptable range or amount.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• run back: To come back
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• lead to: To result in some action
• run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
• asleep at the wheel: Failing to pay proper attention or be responsible.
• at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
• in charge: To be responsible for
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• at length: In detail; fully
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• listen in: To secretly listen to a conversation.
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• hilarious: Extremely amusing; very funny
• tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
• enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• narrative: The telling of a story
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• cautious: Careful about avoiding danger, problems
• target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
• soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• basis: Main ingredient or part of something
• chief: Leader of a race or group of people
• sticky: Easy to adhere or stick to other things
• finance: Control of money a person, business has access to
• consumer: Person who buys goods or services
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• gig: Show; performance; job for a musician or performer
• index: Number showing how prices, wages changed over time
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• guidance: Advice on what to do in school, job, future
• backdrop: Contextual meaning or background
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• income: Earned money from work, investments or business
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
• insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
• datum: Item of factual information
• gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• bullish: Expecting a rise in prices
• bottleneck: Become narrow, like a bottleneck
• northwestern: Area in the north and west
• dram: Unit of weight equal to an eighth of an ounce