Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• going on: To continue doing something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in terms of
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in places: In some locations but not others
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• deal with
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
• all along: From the beginning; all the time.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• pro bono: Denoting work undertaken without charge, especially legal work for a client with a low income.
• help out: To assist someone
• go at it: To start doing something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• on the book: Recorded in an official list or register.
• put the kibosh on: To put an end to or stop something.
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• work out
• bring around: To persuade someone to do something or agree with you.
• get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• failure rate: The percentage or proportion of something that fails.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
• level off: (Of plane) to start flying at a lower, flat height
• tag up: To join or assemble with others at an agreed time or place.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• out of fashion: No longer fashionable or in style.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• set up
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• move off: To start moving; to depart.
• float around: To circulate or spread, especially rumors or gossip.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• solar cells: Photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
• top dollar: The highest price or payment for something.
• by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
• bring together: To cause people to be friendly or to work well with each other.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• at the moment: At this time; now
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• in the bag: Assured of success; certain to be achieved.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• for instance: As an example.
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• go on: To continue doing something
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
• tremendous: Very good or very impressive
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
• hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
• carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
• century: Period of 100 years
• important: Having power or authority
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
• amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
• laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
• tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
• production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
• renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
• irrigation: Supplying land with water using pipes
• greenhouse: Greenhouse gas that makes the Earth get warmer
• monastery: Place where monks live