Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• going on: To continue doing something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• such as: For example; like
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• slap on the wrist: A mild or lenient punishment or warning.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• per year: For each year; annually.
• go on: To continue doing something
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
• medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
• at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
• after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
• clean up after: To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• kid on: To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
• for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
• in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
• vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• look after: To take care of someone or something
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
• put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
• straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• lock up: To imprison someone.
• in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
• off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
• other places: Different locations or areas
• high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
• quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
• flatten out: To become level or less steep.
• start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
• turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
• at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in terms of
• for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
• take a survey: To participate in a survey by answering questions.
• for instance: As an example.
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
• carry out
• in charge: To be responsible for
• take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
• in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
• ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
• testing ground: A place or situation where something new is tested.
• spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
• medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
• for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
• climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• step into: To enter a place or situation.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
• on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
• strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
• at least: As a minimum
• meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
• in school: Attending an educational institution.
• sweat off: To lose something, such as weight, by sweating.
• evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• to death: Extremely; to a great degree
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• resource: Something that can be used profitably; asset
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving