Vocabulary

• going on: To continue doing something
• in terms of
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• have to: Must do
• back then: At that time in the past.
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
• last summer: The summer before this one.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• such as: For example; like
• feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• case out: To observe or investigate a place carefully before taking action.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• at this moment in time: Referring to the present moment or current time.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• go down on: To perform oral sex on someone.
• add on: To attach or include something extra.
• break even: To neither make a profit nor a loss
• cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• edge in: To insert oneself into a group or conversation gradually.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• call in: To ask others for help when in need
• think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• deal with
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• act against: To take action in opposition to something or someone.
• kind of sad: Slightly sad; a little bit melancholy.
• in the same vein: In a similar style, manner, or approach.
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• chip on your shoulder: Holding a grudge or feeling resentful.
• embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
• look back: To think about past events
• get emotional: To become easily affected by emotions; to become sentimental or tearful.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• embrace: Act of holding someone closely
• extreme: Very great in degree
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
• career: Particular occupation in professional life
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
• admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
• innate: Being part of something's nature
• grasp: Person's control over something
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• mentally: With or in the mind and thoughts
• conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• analysis: Careful study to better understand something
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• backdrop: Contextual meaning or background
• great: Very good; better than before
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• hedge: To select words to avoid saying something directly
• volatility: Changing from a solid or liquid to a gas
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• analyst: Someone who is skilled at studying details of data
• overrate: To put too high a value or worth on; overpraise
• miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
• undervalue: To assess as being cheaper than expected
• biotech: Shortened form of biotechnology