Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• going on: To continue doing something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• pull away: To drive (vehicle) away;
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• at least: As a minimum
• by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
• think over: To consider a problem or issue carefully
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
• go on: To continue doing something
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• close off: To block or obstruct an entrance, passage, or area.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• draw on: To come to its end
• without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
• ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
• fair game: Someone or something that is considered a legitimate target for criticism, attack, or exploitation.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• eke out: To manage to live with very little money or food.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• send over: To deliver or dispatch something or someone to a particular place.
• go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• eat into: To reduce the amount of something, especially money.
• beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• allow for: To take into consideration
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• for instance: As an example.
• look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
• rough edges: Uneven or jagged borders or surfaces.
• poke around: To search or look for something, often in a casual or aimless way.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
• puzzle with: To try to solve a difficult problem or understand a confusing situation by thinking carefully about it.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• such as: For example; like
• better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• in the ballpark: Within an approximate or acceptable range or amount.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• of the like: And similar kinds or types; alike in category.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• spin up: To start or initialize something quickly, especially software or a system.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• lag behind: To develop or advance at a slower rate
• work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• amount: Quantity of something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• reward: To give something because of someone's good work
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
• huge: Very very large
• release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
• talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• exponential: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
• frontier: Border crossing between countries
• capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
• datum: Item of factual information
• lab: Short for 'laboratory'
• inference: Conclusion reached after considering the evidence
• distillation: Production of a pure form by heating liquid
• takeoff: A composition imitating someones artistic work
• pre: A prefix meaning 'before'