Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• have to: Must do
• due to: Because of; owing to
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• for instance: As an example.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• regardless of
• in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
• lead to: To result in some action
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
• as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• deal with
• for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
• have on: To be wearing something.
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
• on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
• falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• source for: A place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be obtained.
• often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
• major general: A high-ranking officer in the army, above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general.
• on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
• fix up: To repair
• found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
• set by: To separate and save for another use or time
• economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
• force in: To enter a place by applying physical force.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• has over: To invite someone to your house.
• at will: Whenever or wherever you want; without needing permission.
• compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
• of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• labor union: An organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
• blue collar: Relating to manual work or workers, especially in industry.
• in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
• beg the question: To assume the conclusion in one's argument; to use a premise that is the same as the conclusion you are trying to prove.
• out of date: Expired; too old to be used
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
• grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
• come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
• interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
• with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
• consist of
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
• as much a: To the same degree or extent.
• at least: As a minimum
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
• to a man: Every single person involved without exception.
• at work: Located at one's place of employment
• forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• in light of: Because of; considering
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
• set up
• true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
• by nature: Inherently; by one's character or disposition.
• think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• interact with
• see to: To attend to; take care of
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• on call: Available to be summoned for duty, especially in emergencies.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• material: Cloth; fabric
• deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
• integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• amount: Quantity of something
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• consumption: The act of buying and using products
• application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
• corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• section: A part of a whole
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
• labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• circulation: Movement of blood through the body
• scarce: Not many; Not plentiful or abundant
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
• scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
• equilibrium: A state of balance or harmony
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
• unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
• outdated: No longer in fashion or use because too old
• expansion: Making or becoming larger
• mechanic: A person who looks after/works with machinery
• planetary: Concerning the orbital characteristics of a planet
• cyclical: Series of regular and repeated actions
• automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
• computerized: To switch to a system that is run by computers
• zeitgeist: Characteristic spirit of an age or generation
• obsolescence: Fact of going out of date/starting to be not used