Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• for better or worse: Regardless of the good or bad consequences of an action or situation.
• have to: Must do
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• at least: As a minimum
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• going on: To continue doing something
• play out: To use up or exhaust
• change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• on time
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• technically speaking: According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
• by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
• to a large extent: Mostly or for the most part; primarily.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• in the driver's seat: In a position of control or authority.
• for all intents and purposes: In every practical sense; effectively.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• up the proverbial: In the well-known difficult or unfortunate situation.
• in the mood: Wanting to do something
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• wasted no time: Acted quickly and efficiently without delay.
• tamp down: To reduce or suppress feelings or a situation.
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• think twice: To consider something carefully before doing it, especially because it could have negative consequences.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• deal with
• shake out: To empty something by shaking it.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• on edge: Anxious, nervous, or irritable.
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• vast: Being very large in size or amount
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• poverty: State of being poor
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• result: Something produced through tests or experiments
• primarily: In the most basic or important way
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• dim: Not bright; not being clear
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• point: An item to be discussed
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• instability: Condition of being changeable
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• newsletter: Report or open letter giving news to a group
• datum: Item of factual information
• interim: Acting or being used for a limited period of time
• preferential: Giving better treatment to one rather than another
• airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off