Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• for instance: As an example.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• at least: As a minimum
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• call up: To require someone to join the army
• crack of dawn: The very beginning of the day; the first light of morning.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
• bat in: To hit the ball to score a run in baseball or softball.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on the outlook: Actively watching or searching for something.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
• by any measure: According to any standard or criterion; in every way.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• get it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• check out
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• lead to: To result in some action
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• in terms of
• interest payment: A payment made periodically to a lender in exchange for the use of their money.
• concern about: To worry about something.
• go away: To go on vacation
• look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• instance: An example of something; case
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• consumption: The act of buying and using products
• mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• volatile: Able to easily become a gas at a low temperature
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
• clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
• yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
• moment: Very short or brief period of time
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• important: Having power or authority
• sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
• maturity: Time at which an investment is ready to be paid
• bid: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
• spend: To use money to pay for something
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• outlook: General feeling or attitude about something
• percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
• benchmark: Standard by which other similar things are judged
• underlie: To be the basis, foundation or cause of something
• issuance: Providing an item for general or official purposes
• reincarnate: To be reborn after death