Vocabulary

• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
• on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• to do with: To be about something; concern
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
• often seen: Frequently observed; commonly encountered.
• lose face: To be humiliated or to lose the respect of others.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• charge up: To put electricity into a battery
• opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
• share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
• in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
• federal funding: Financial assistance provided by the federal government to support various projects, programs, or organizations.
• in total: Completely; with everything added together.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• set up
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• take out: To apply for and get a license
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
• opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• immediately: Without any delay; straight away
• tend: To move or act in a certain manner
• revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
• advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
• influence: To affect or change something indirectly
• field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
• recession: Act of moving backward gradually
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• private: Being away from others and quiet
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• aid: To help others and provide things
• propaganda: (Use of) message that you want people to accept
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
• scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
• receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• leave: To go away from; depart
• league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
• allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
• discriminate: To distinguish the differences between things
• diploma: Document certifying graduation
• entrance: A place where you enter a house or other building
• espionage: Act of spying
• insurmountable: (Of difficulties) impossible to deal with
• subsidy: Money paid to keep the cost or price affordable
• maternity: For or relating to the time of having a baby
• socialize: To spend time with people; go out and make friends
• economically: In an efficient manner
• ivy: Climbing plant growing up walls of buildings
• feeder: Device that supplies food to animals