Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• write down: To record in writing
• have to: Must do
• wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• loop in: To include someone in a conversation or communication.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
• plug in
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• deal with
• count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
• at best: Under the most optimistic or favorable circumstances; the most that can be hoped for.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• fiddle around: To tinker or waste time doing small unimportant things.
• red herring: Something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question.
• for instance: As an example.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• as you wish: A polite way of granting a request or giving permission.
• of theirs: Belonging to them; their possession or property.
• sick and tired: Fed up with or annoyed by something.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• in series: Arranged or occurring one after another in sequence.
• to the rescue: Arriving in time to help or save someone from danger.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• pull into: To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
• on time
• trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
• to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
• in terms of
• go on: To continue doing something
• fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
• have on: To be wearing something.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• such as: For example; like
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
• 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
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• material: Cloth; fabric
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
• function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
• infinite: Being very large in amount
• resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
• switch: A change or shift from one method to another
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
• equation: Mathematical statement showing things to be equal
• drift: (Of sand, etc.) to be blown into heaps by the wind
• magnitude: Number representing force of an earthquake
• element: Essential or particular part of something
• layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
• source: Piece of information; a person giving information
• loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
• velocity: Speed in a given direction
• dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• static: Concerning electricity that collects on a surface
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• point: An item to be discussed
• chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
• laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
• implication: Possible effects, results from an action or event
• circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
• titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
• flux: A state of flow and change
• nanometer: One billionth of a meter
• transistor: Part controlling the electricity inside devices
• dram: Unit of weight equal to an eighth of an ounce