Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• in terms of
• at least: As a minimum
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• of late: Recently; lately.
• for instance: As an example.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the red: Operating at a loss; in debt.
• follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
• compared with: In relation to
• from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
• as a matter of fact: In reality; actually; used to emphasize the truth of a statement, often when it differs from what someone might expect or believe.
• a few moments: A short period of time
• dig deep: To make a great effort; to try very hard.
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• close call: A situation in which something bad almost happens; a narrow escape.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• executive editor: A senior editor in charge of the editorial policies and content of a publication.
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• hedge in: To surround or restrict movement or freedom.
• pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
• break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
• deal with
• on to: Toward something; forward
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• lead to: To result in some action
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• on the upside: Considering the positive aspects or advantages of a situation.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• in the green: Having a financial profit or gain.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• aside from
• cold comfort: A consolation that is insufficient or unsatisfactory.
• in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
• in check: Under control; restrained.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
• go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• session: Period of time used for a specific activity
• emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
• pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
• quarter: 25 cents
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• barrel: To travel at high speed
• point: An item to be discussed
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• great: Very good; better than before
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
• datum: Item of factual information
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• pipeline: Line of pipes used for carrying gases or liquids
• ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
• slowdown: Act of slowing down or falling behind
• geopolitic: Study of relationship among politics and geography