Vocabulary

• at least: As a minimum
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• personal data: Information that relates to an identifiable individual.
• pop up: To appear suddenly.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• lean towards: To be inclined to support or favor something; to tend to agree with.
• on the order of: Approximately; about a certain amount or number.
• in step: Moving or progressing at the same rate or in harmony.
• pull away: To drive (vehicle) away;
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• revolving door: A door consisting of several panels that hang on a central shaft and rotate to allow people to enter or leave a building.
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• across the board: Broad in scope or content
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• cash out: To count the sales at the end of a business day
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• at a price: Achieved but with negative consequences or a significant cost.
• cash flow
• price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
• scheme of things: The way that things are generally ordered or arranged in the world or in a particular situation.
• overwhelmingly positive: Extremely positive; having a very strong and favorable effect.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• sit with: To stay with someone and provide support or comfort.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• beyond a reasonable doubt: Evidence that leaves no sensible doubt about the truth.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• end up with: To have something as a result.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in terms of
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
• extreme: Very great in degree
• poverty: State of being poor
• claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
• consumption: The act of buying and using products
• roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
• financial: Involving money
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• asset: Thing that has value to you
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• equal: Same in shape, size, or number
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
• ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
• inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
• century: Period of 100 years
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• historical: Connected with the past
• datum: Item of factual information
• musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
• gild: To give an attractive but deceptive appearance to