apprehensive /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/ (adj) worried or frightened that something unpleasant may happen Example: The mortgage lender was apprehensive about the company's ability to pay
circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmstəns/ (n) the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event, or an action Example: Under the current economic circumstances, they will not be able to purchase the property
condition /kənˈdɪʃn/ (n) the state that something is in Example: Except for some minor repairs, the building is in very good condition
due to giới từ because of Example: Due to the low interest rates, good office space is difficult to find
fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/ (v) to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another Example: No one is very comfortable making a large investment while the currency values fluctuate almost daily
get out of (v) to exit, escape Example: The company wanted to get out of the area before property values declined even further
indicator /ˈɪndɪkeɪtə(r)/ (n) a sign that shows you what something is like or how a situation is changing Example: If the economy is an accurate indicator, rental prices will increase rapidly in the next six months
lease /liːs/ (n, v) a legal agreement that allows you to use a car, a building Example: They decided to lease the property rather than buy it
lock into (v) to commit, to be unable to change Example: Before you lock yourself into something, check all your options
occupy /ˈɒkjupaɪ/ (v) to fill or use a space, an area, or an amount of time Example: Our company has occupied this office for more than five years
option /ˈɒpʃn/ (n) something that you can choose to have or do Example: With the real estate market so tight right now, you don't have that many options
subject to (adj) under legal power, dependent Example: This contract is subject to all the laws and regulations of the state