Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• such as: For example; like
• energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
• in terms of
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• key in on: To focus attention or concentrate on something specific.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• wake up: To stop sleeping
• in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
• from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• deal with
• of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
• as for: Concerning; regarding.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
• in reaction to: As a response to something.
• in one voice: Speaking or agreeing with complete unity.
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
• wave in: Signal or gesture for someone to enter a place.
• lead to: To result in some action
• push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• look around: To explore a place; search for something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
• go on: To continue doing something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• in key: Singing or playing notes correctly according to the musical key.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• severe: Very bad; harsh
• evolve: To develop certain features
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• spike: The top point in a graph
• ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
• tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
• suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
• empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
• hesitant: Pausing because unsure or reluctant to act
• optimism: Condition of having a positive outlook or belief
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
• dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
• fossil: Plant or animal that became rock after many years
• react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
• midst: Middle area or part of something
• modify: To make minor change to something
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
• renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• datum: Item of factual information
• gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
• geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
• carol: Traditional song sung at Christmas
• diversification: Offering or owning a variety of goods and services
• policymaker: Someone who makes and decides (government) plans