Vocabulary

• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• on sale: Available at a reduced price
• failure rate: The percentage or proportion of something that fails.
• in hospital: Admitted to a hospital for treatment.
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• at random
• clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
• black market: An illegal market in which goods or currencies are bought and sold in violation of official restrictions.
• at the moment: At this time; now
• got to: To arrive at some place
• breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
• picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
• in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• such as: For example; like
• have to: Must do
• on offer: Available at a reduced price or with special terms.
• scoop it up: To acquire or collect something quickly and eagerly.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in charge: To be responsible for
• build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• test out: To try something (such as a new product) to see whether it works properly or is appealing
• in spades: To a great degree; abundantly.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• die down: To lose strength
• close down: To shut an operation, company, shop
• lay down the law: To assert authority by making strict rules or orders.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
• evolve: To develop certain features
• complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• product: Item that can be bought
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• camp: A (military) base
• God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
• vitamin: Health-giving substance needed for body function
• error: Something that is not correct; a mistake