Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• such as: For example; like
• have to: Must do
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in regard to: Concerning; in relation to.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
• got to: To arrive at some place
• send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• regardless of
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• deal with
• for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
• belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• in circulation: Available and being used by the public.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
• point out: To make others aware of an idea
• put forth: To bring into existence
• look back: To think about past events
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• apart from: Except for; not considering
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• draw up: To create a formal document
• by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• pay out: To finish paying a debt
• go on: To continue doing something
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• out of the money: Having lost money; no longer profitable.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
• left out: To forget; omit
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
• at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
• in addition to: Besides; as well as
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
• bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
• stay in: To remain inside one's home.
• point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• short out: To cause an electrical short circuit, making a device fail.
• on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• at the last moment: Just before the final deadline or event.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• toe the line: To conform to a rule or standard; to obey orders without question.
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• very top: The highest point or part of something.
• next moment: Immediately after; very soon.
• revolving door: A door consisting of several panels that hang on a central shaft and rotate to allow people to enter or leave a building.
• get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• out of work
• on behalf of: As the representative of someone
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• the leading cause: The most significant or primary reason for something.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at midnight: At twelve o'clock at night; the middle of the night.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• for instance: As an example.
• steal in: To enter quietly and secretly without being seen.
• come over to: To visit someone's house
• next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
• in terms of
• on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
• medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
• million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
• price up: To increase the price of something.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• sit back: To relax and take it easy.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• at present: Currently; now
• alternative energy: Energy generated from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable.
• look beyond: To consider the future and what might happen.
• energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
• wear out
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
• as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
• contrary to: In opposition to; against.
• go away: To go on vacation
• from the face of the earth: Completely disappeared or destroyed.
• new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• step out: To go outside for a short time
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• cracking down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• butt in: To impolitely interrupt (conversation, action)
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• move into: To start living in a new house or building
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• high school senior: A student in their final year of high school (12th grade).
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• turn off
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• for your information: Used to introduce a piece of information, often when disagreeing or correcting someone.
• off the grid: Not depending on public utilities, especially the supply of electricity.
• anything other than: Except for; not including
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• poverty: State of being poor
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• political: Being active or interested in government matters
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• currency: Widespread acceptance
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
• account: An advantage
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• military: Army or armed forces
• financial: Involving money
• form: Sports team or person's current winning record
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• perpetual: Continuing forever
• deposit: Concentration of mineral left by a river
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• profit: Benefit from doing something
• loan: To give money, etc. that must be paid back
• destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
• inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
• corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• greed: Wanting too much of something
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• tidal: Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
• fractional: Relating to a part of a whole thing