Vocabulary

• around the world: In or to many countries.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• truck in: To bring goods or materials by truck to a location.
• get here: To arrive at a specific location.
• from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• huge deal: Something very important or significant.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• at least: As a minimum
• on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• check out
• in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• have to: Must do
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• get up to: To do something slightly naughty
• scale up: To increase in size, number, or extent.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• force into: To compel someone to do something against their will.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• in terms of
• in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• on foot
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• interact with
• turn off
• whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
• public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
• connected with: Related to; associated with.
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
• sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
• interact: To talk or do things with each other
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
• urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
• drone: A remote controlled flying device
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• master: To gain control over something
• exhausted: To emit gas from the back of a car
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
• century: Period of 100 years
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• connect: To associate a thing with something else
• citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
• public: Owned by the government
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
• person: Man, woman or child
• transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
• point: An item to be discussed
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• incremental: Happening or growing bit by bit over time
• neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• innovate: To introduce or create new things or make changes
• silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
• datum: Item of factual information
• teapot: Pot for brewing tea with a spout and handle
• bicycle: 2-wheeled vehicle ridden by pushing on foot pedals