Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• have to: Must do
• at least: As a minimum
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• ahead of the pack: Being in a leading position compared to competitors.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on to: Toward something; forward
• of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
• compared with: In relation to
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• lose money: To suffer a financial loss; to not make a profit.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• trend following: An investment strategy that capitalizes on the momentum of established trends in the market.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• on a roll: Experiencing a period of success or good luck.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
• settle out: To reach an agreement or compromise, especially in a legal dispute, without going to trial.
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• trend: Current style or fashion
• fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
• hire: To give a job to someone in exchange for pay
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• fund: To supply money for something
• cracker: Something excellent or that you really like
• data: Facts or information used to calculate or analyze