Vocabulary

• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• have to: Must do
• in terms of
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• perk up: To become or cause to become happier, more lively, or more cheerful.
• going on: To continue doing something
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in service: Available for use; operational
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
• background information: Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• at least: As a minimum
• down with: Suffering from an illness.
• contrasted with: To be strikingly different from something else.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• regardless of
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• like mad: With great intensity or energy.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• leave it out: To stop doing or saying something irritating or unpleasant.
• write down: To record in writing
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• under no circumstance: Never; not at all
• turn off
• on time
• space out: To become distracted or inattentive; to lose focus.
• take no prisoners: To act or proceed without mercy or compromise; to be ruthless.
• tune out: To stop paying attention to something; ignore
• build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
• zone out: To stop paying attention and start daydreaming or thinking about other things.
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• on to: Toward something; forward
• go on: To continue doing something
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• come full circle: To return to the original state or situation.
• set up
• work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
• appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
• end in: To have something as the final result.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• from the first: From the very beginning.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• talk: Style of speaking
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• show: To be easily seen or displayed
• read: Person's name
• color: To change or affect someone's opinion
• sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
• home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
• big: Popular
• listening: To use your ears to hear and understand things
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• part: Division of a book
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• speaker: Electronic device for making or broadcasting sound
• text: To send a message by phone or other device
• point: An item to be discussed
• member: Part of the body of a human, animal
• add: To include as well
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
• club: Group of people who share an interest, as in sport
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• follow: To come after someone; be guided by someone
• lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• minimum: Smallest degree or level that is acceptable
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• conclusion: End of something; finish
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• visually: With respect to vision
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• visual: Of or relating to vision
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
• slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
• data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze
• seminar: A small class at a college or university
• introduction: A first experience with something
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
• contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
• signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
• enable: To make it possible to do something
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• fate: What will happen to you in the future, often bad
• protein: Group of molecules made from amino acids
• journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
• panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
• format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
• conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
• perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
• overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• font: Size or style of type
• keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
• zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images