Vocabulary

• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• such as: For example; like
• in terms of
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
• put out: To publish, e.g. a book
• on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
• take down: To capture physically
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• pile up: To put things on top of each other to form a pile
• dream on: Said when you think something is very unlikely to happen.
• spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
• in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
• drive up: To cause something to increase.
• on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
• build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
• as such: Something previously stated or understood
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• page up: Scroll up on a screen or document.
• intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• build up: To increase the amount; collect something
• take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
• like a moth to the flame: Irresistibly attracted to danger or trouble.
• add fuel to the fire: To make a bad situation worse by increasing tension or anger.
• take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• come over to: To visit someone's house
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• dial up
• move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• content: Being happy or satisfied
• majority: Amount that is more than half of a group
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
• community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
• variety: Particular type of thing or person
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• obnoxious: Annoying or rude; offensive
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
• stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
• toxic: Poisonous; harmful
• increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
• burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
• conduct: Your behavior
• abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
• transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
• emphasize: To stress the items that are important
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• account: An advantage
• rigorous: Very strict and often difficult; thorough
• proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
• trend: Current style or fashion
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• count: To add things together to find the total number
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• usage: Amount something is used
• contribution: Helping a cause by giving money, things, services
• judgment: Opinion that is made after careful consideration
• malicious: Intending to harm or hurt someone
• automate: To make automatic by using machines
• scalable: Computers that can be increased or magnified
• twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
• toxicity: Quality or degree of being poisonous