Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in terms of
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• deal with
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• get at: To criticize someone, often personally
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
• be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
• write down: To record in writing
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• go on: To continue doing something
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• without me: Not including me; excluding me.
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• go after: To chase or pursue something
• on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
• come up: To come closer to someone; approach
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• pass along: To give something to someone.
• economic collapse: A severe and prolonged downturn in economic activity.
• at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• next to: Being located along side another
• disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
• answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
• by and large: Generally; on the whole; mostly.
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
• go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
• in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
• to some extent: Partially; not completely.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• of ours: Belonging to us; associated with us.
• regardless of
• on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
• shift in: A change or alteration in something.
• in perspective: Considered in relation to other things, so as to judge what is truly important.
• go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
• at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• lead to: To result in some action
• get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• push the button: To press a button in order to make something work.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• lay out: To show or explain your plans carefully
• from the top: From the beginning.
• out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• go along with: To agree to do something
• in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
• get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
• in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
• lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
• have on: To be wearing something.
• in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• to bits: Broken into many small pieces; completely ruined.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• consists of: Is made up or composed of.
• study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
• graduate from: To successfully complete a course of study at a university, college, or school.
• going on: To continue doing something
• passed by: Went past someone or something.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
• long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
• interact with
• jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
• go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
• secret of: The key or hidden information that explains something.
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• at hand: Close by; readily available.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
• of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
• in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
• look back: To think about past events
• take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
• book on: A book about a particular subject.
• rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
• to the dot: Exactly at the specified time, precisely on schedule.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• by comparison to: When compared with something else; in relation to.
• down the line: At a later time; in the future.
• like a shot: Doing something very quickly or immediately.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
• meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
• conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
• audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
• effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
• sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
• dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
• emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
• issue: To make something available to be used or sold
• consensus: A decision that is shared by most of a group
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
• refer: To talk about or write about something
• radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
• transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
• decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
• principle: Moral rule or belief governing a person's behavior
• subconscious: Occurring in the mind without direct thinking
• evolution: Theory that living things change over time
• stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
• independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
• dispute: To argue with someone about something
• transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
• objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
• radically: Completely or extremely
• investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
• meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
• root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• compensation: (Money) given or received as payment for loss
• personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
• important: Having power or authority
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
• transparency: Quality of being open to see/to public criticism
• dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
• inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
• disagreement: Act or state of not agreeing
• meritocracy: System where those with talent have power
• populism: Naive political doctrine typical of common people
• meritocratic: Concerning or characteristic of a meritocracy
• believability: Degree to which something is believable