Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• on sale: Available at a reduced price
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• count on: To depend on someone
• rule of thumb: A practical and approximate way of doing or measuring something.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• hard to say: Difficult to know or predict; uncertain.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
• piece of cake: (slang) easy to do
• on fire: Very successful or popular
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• make certain: To ensure or ascertain something.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• next to: Being located along side another
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• turn on
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• go away: To go on vacation
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• go on: To continue doing something
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
• play down: To say something is not as bad as you think it is
• going on: To continue doing something
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
• poverty: State of being poor
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
• big: Popular
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
• buy: To believe something; accept
• gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
• potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries