Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• at least: As a minimum
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• such as: For example; like
• box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• in places: In some locations but not others
• on to: Toward something; forward
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• speed up: To move more quickly
• physical things: Tangible objects that can be touched or seen; material items.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• in times: During periods or moments of.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• have to: Must do
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
• innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• obsolete: Not used anymore because something newer exists
• cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
• thinking: To have an idea, opinion or belief about something
• working: To bring into a specific state of success