Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• for instance: As an example.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• on the basis of: Because of; using as a reason or justification.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• as it stands: In the present condition or situation.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
• in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
• for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
• in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• trace out: To draw an outline or mark the shape of something.
• set up
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
• live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• a bit longer: For a slightly longer period of time.
• swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
• grey area: An unclear or ambiguous situation lacking definite rules.
• hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
• care for: To want or desire a thing
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• save for: To keep money so that you can buy something with it in the future.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• with regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• on impulse: Acting suddenly without thinking about the results of your actions
• at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in a bad way: In poor physical or emotional condition.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• go to jail: To be sent to prison as a punishment for committing a crime.
• in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
• once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
• by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• in terms of
• go on: To continue doing something
• for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• poverty: State of being poor
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
• moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• typical: Normal; usual; expected
• extra: More than necessary; additional
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
• philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
• important: Having power or authority
• beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
• capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
• wand: Thin rod held in the hand, e.g. used by a magician
• wireless: Needing no wires to make something operate