Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• got to: To arrive at some place
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
• in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• dropping out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
• phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• eat up: To eat all of something
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• bring back: To cause to remember
• first words: The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• deal with
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• give back: To return something you borrowed
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
• cash flow
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
• blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• narrative: The telling of a story
• public: Owned by the government
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• college: School or educational institution for adults
• high: Excited or relaxed from taking drugs
• school: Large group of fish that swim together