Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• turn on
• basket case: A person who is completely unable to function normally, especially because of emotional problems.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
• put into action: To start using a plan or method.
• run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
• hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
• to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
• set up
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at a discount: For sale at a lower than usual price.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
• for long: For a considerable period of time.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
• confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
• fraction: Small part of something
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• direction: When someone tells people what to do
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
• account: An advantage
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• theoretically: As regards ideas that could be true
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• barrel: To travel at high speed
• legal: Concerning the law; allowed by law
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• allowance: Money that is given to someone regularly
• deep: Complex and important
• opaque: Hard to see through; cloudy
• outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
• historically: In history; in the past
• sulfur: Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes