Vocabulary

• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• in terms of
• have to: Must do
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• go on: To continue doing something
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• stick together: To support each other; remain united.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• on the rail: Positioned close to the inside rail in racing or sports.
• fall through: (Of plans, arrangements etc.) to fail to happen
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• from beginning to end: Throughout the entire time or process; completely.
• start on: To begin or start doing something.
• linking word: A word or phrase that connects clauses or sentences, showing the relationship between them.
• tone down: To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
• tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• next to: Being located along side another
• in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• out of the way: Remote; isolated.
• move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• lead to: To result in some action
• under the umbrella: In a position covered and sheltered by an umbrella.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• elaborate: To explain something in detail
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
• general: Widespread, normal or usual
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• desire: To wish for, hope or want something
• pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
• efficient: Able to produce results without waste
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
• benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• invest: To use resources to build for the future
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
• topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
• unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
• enhance: To improve; make bigger or better
• mind: To be bothered or upset by something
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• paragraph: Section of writing dealing with one point
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• conjunction: Combination of things or events
• syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
• mobility: Ability to move
• thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
• evident: Clearly the case; plain; apparent
• cohesion: State of being logical and well-organized
• coherence: State in which all of the parts are connected
• toefl: Test Of English as a Foreign Language