Vocabulary

• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• set up
• do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in store: About to happen in the future
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• make out of: To make something from other things
• in the west: Located in or towards the west.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
• go on: To continue doing something
• made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• pay back: To return money or a favor
• shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• such as: For example; like
• run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
• in power: Having control of a country or organization.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• on the back of: As a result of or following something.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• from hunger: Motivated or caused by a state of hunger.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
• medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
• in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
• on to: Toward something; forward
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• have to: Must do
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
• people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
• today: This day; day that is happening now
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
• fishing: To go fishing with a net or hook
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• long: Person's name
• water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
• day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
• ask: To say to someone that you want something
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• pay: To give money for goods or work done
• free: Living, happening without being controlled
• decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
• call: A order or request for action
• traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• own: To have something as your property
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
• land: Region or country
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• flag: To indicate something should get special attention
• society: A group who meet to share values or interests
• power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• human: A person; a man, woman or child
• base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
• reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• exist: To be present, alive or real
• suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
• banking: To put or keep your money in a bank
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
• growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
• greed: Wanting too much of something
• image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
• commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
• corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
• lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
• philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
• bankrupt: Unable to pay debts
• scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
• repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
• slavery: State or condition of being a slave
• corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
• eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
• dominant: The strongest; most powerful
• monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
• mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
• nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
• fiat: Official order from a person of authority
• federal: Consisting of several united states
• bigotry: Intolerant and prejudiced acts
• quota: Specific number you must make or are allowed
• fascist: Person advocate an authoritarian government
• jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
• manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
• conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
• collateral: Property you offer as security against a loan
• monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
• paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
• vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids