Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• at least: As a minimum
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• have to: Must do
• going on: To continue doing something
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• hand in glove: In very close cooperation or partnership.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• broader community: A larger, more inclusive group of people connected by common interests, location, or characteristics.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• on a day-to-day basis: Happening regularly every day as a routine.
• work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
• on your toes: Being alert and ready for action.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• next to: Being located along side another
• good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
• faculty advisor: A member of the faculty who provides guidance and support to students, especially in academic matters.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• touch on: To briefly discuss
• for instance: As an example.
• in terms of
• major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
• a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
• at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
• happen on: To find or discover by accident.
• run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
• come down to: To become in the end a matter of
• board member: A person who serves on the board of directors of a company or organization.
• come at: To approach someone to attack them
• game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• initiative: Ability to come up with solutions by yourself
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
• firm: Company that sells goods or services
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• craft: To make by hand and with much skill
• venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• core: To take out the central section of a fruit
• asset: Thing that has value to you
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
• landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• role: Character played by an actor
• leave: To go away from; depart
• faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
• curriculum: Group of related courses in a school or college
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• public: Owned by the government
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• entrepreneurial: Open to new ideas about starting new businesses
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• broadly: In a general (not detailed) manner
• datum: Item of factual information
• residence: Place where a person lives
• capitalist: Person believing in private ownership of property
• entrepreneurship: Starting up of new businesses