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
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• 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
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• previous: Existing or happening before the present time
• track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
• 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
• account: An advantage
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• theoretically: As regards ideas that could be true
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• major: High-ranking officer in the army
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• crude: Lacking manners or finesse; rude
• barrel: To travel at high speed
• opaque: Hard to see through; cloudy
• historically: In history; in the past
• sulfur: Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes