Vocabulary

• due to: Because of; owing to
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• such as: For example; like
• regardless of
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• train of thought: A connected series of thoughts.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• on all-fours: Position with hands and knees on the ground.
• as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• in terms of
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
• arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
• at least: As a minimum
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• deal with
• call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
• in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
• to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
• in the open: Publicly; not secret.
• allow for: To take into consideration
• at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
• move to: To change the place where you live or work.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in every way: In all manners or respects; completely.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• off of: From a position on something; down from.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
• work off: To work to pay some debts
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
• pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
• in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• walk down: To walk along or down something.
• on a daily basis: Happening every day.
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• against you: In opposition to you.
• in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
• sit on it: To delay making a decision or taking action.
• broken leg: A fracture in one of the bones of the leg.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• to the power of: Indicating exponentiation in math; repeated multiplication.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• in view of: Considering; taking into account.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• going on: To continue doing something
• the disadvantaged: People who lack the resources or opportunities that others have.
• from the top: From the beginning.
• relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
• absolutely: Completely; totally; very
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
• profound: Requiring deep thought; difficult to understand
• average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
• fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
• specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
• poverty: State of being poor
• disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
• current: Electricity flowing through wires
• motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• quality: Feature associated with someone or something
• property: Particular quality that someone or something has
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
• incentive: Something that encourages you to do something
• hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• inherently: As an essential part of
• dominant: The strongest; most powerful
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• section: A part of a whole
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
• due: When something is required or expected
• 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
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• obsolete: Not used anymore because something newer exists
• productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• perpetual: Continuing forever
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• perpetuate: To make something continue for a long time
• irrespective: In spite of everything; ignoring drawbacks
• fresco: Picture painted over wet plaster, e.g. on a wall
• zeitgeist: Characteristic spirit of an age or generation
• stratification: Hierarchical division of a society by class, rank