Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• have to: Must do
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• up in the air: Not yet decided or resolved; uncertain.
• in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• shake up: To completely rethink or reorganize something
• got to: To arrive at some place
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• spring to mind: To come quickly or easily into your mind.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• to the max: To the greatest possible extent or degree.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• roughly speaking: Used to indicate that what you are saying is not exact but is still generally true.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• out of step: Not moving with the same rhythm or pace as others.
• scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
• to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• call: A order or request for action
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
• fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
• bend: To become curved or no longer straight
• wave: Movement of sound, air or energy