Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• have to: Must do
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• 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.
• in terms of
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• best practice: A procedure that has been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results and that is established or proposed as a standard suitable for widespread adoption.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at least: As a minimum
• out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• sum up
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• draw on: To come to its end
• upwards of: More than; at least.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• buy into: To come to accept an idea or believe in it
• building sites: Areas of land where buildings are being constructed.
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• within reason: Within acceptable or sensible limits; not exceeding what is fair or appropriate.
• in the works: Being planned or prepared; in progress.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• work out
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• go away: To go on vacation
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• out of the picture: No longer involved or relevant in a situation.
• in the mix: Being involved or included in a group or activity.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• of all things: Used to express surprise or disbelief at something unexpected or unusual.
• check out
• for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
• look back: To think about past events
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• dig into: To start eating food enthusiastically.
• on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
• in a pickle: In a difficult situation.
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
• by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• can of worms: A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
• rattle off: To say something quickly and without much thought or hesitation.
• by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
• in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• go on: To continue doing something
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• coincidence: Occurrence by chance, not design or planned
• familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• paradigm: A set of ideas for understanding or explaining
• direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• norm: Standard or regular way of doing something
• huge: Very very large
• steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• performance: Act of doing something
• objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
• orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
• platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
• object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
• 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
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• syntax: Study of the way words are organized in a sentence
• implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• swift: Quick
• code: To express information in a series of numbers
• closure: Feeling of accepting a death, divorce etc.
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• upgrade: To improve something in terms of quality
• inheritance: Past ideals, styles still important in the present
• python: A large snake that crushes its victims
• ruby: Very valuable dark red gemstone
• byte: Small measurement of computer information
• oo: The sound of surprise