Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
• lead to: To result in some action
• in half: Divided into two equal parts.
• abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• hold off: To delay doing something; postpone.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• debate: General public discussion of a topic
• decade: Period of 10 years
• huge: Very very large
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• century: Period of 100 years
• financial: Involving money
• success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
• cut: Act/instance of reducing the size or amount of
• strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
• growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time