Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
• differs from: To not be the same as something else
• back then: At that time in the past.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
• have at: To attack someone or something.
• at least: As a minimum
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• turn on
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• going on: To continue doing something
• on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
• in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
• pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
• potentially: That could happen or become reality
• positive: Showing agreement or support for something
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• consequence: Importance of a person or thing
• consider: To think carefully about something
• demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
• continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
• domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
• shift: To change in position or direction
• contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• financial: Involving money
• bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
• theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
• affect: To cause a change in something else
• toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
• pile: Large amount of something
• primary: Most important, most basic or essential
• effect: An advantage, benefit
• value: Importance you attach to something
• compare: To consider how similar and different things are
• reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
• prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
• fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
• coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
• pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
• important: Having power or authority
• hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
• copper: Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
• portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• constitute: To become a group of
• whim: A sudden thought or desire; a fancy
• percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
• equity: Condition of people being treated the same
• differ: To be different; to be not like others
• swan: Large white water bird with a long graceful neck
• slowdown: Act of slowing down or falling behind