Vocabulary

• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• lead to: To result in some action
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• on the rocks: Served with ice cubes.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• build a bridge: To construct a bridge, typically for transportation or connection.
• going on: To continue doing something
• have to: Must do
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go south: To travel or move towards the south.
• rein in: To control or limit something.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
• financial: Involving money
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
• security: Department in a company in charge of protection
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
• lurk: To hide somewhere, e.g. to do something wrong
• legit: As recognized by the law
• wreck: Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
• risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
• plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• click: To work well with someone or something
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
• cliff: High, vertical or steep surface of rock or ice
• economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• motion: Suggestion at a meeting
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• trustworthy: Honest and reliable
• management: People who are in control of a business or group
• product: Item that can be bought
• reliance: State of being dependent on something for help
• bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• happen: To take place or occur
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
• bailout: Giving money to help someone get out of debt
• domino: Flat rectangular blocks with spots used in a game
• good: Proper, appropriate or right
• rein: Control; limitation
• lever: A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
• potter: To spend time, e.g. gardening, without hurrying
• repay: To do in return for something done for you
• armageddon: Scene of the final battle at the end of the world
• schematic: Showing the main parts or ideas of in a simple way