Something that is likely to cause disagreement or argument.
controversial
The team addressed the _______________ hindering project progress during the meeting.
issues
What is the noun form of 'distribute'?
distribution
The ______ outside today is very low because of the fog.
visibility
I panicked when he said the test was tomorrow, but then I realized he was just _________.
pulling my leg

Which country's flag is this?
Singapore
To go along with someone or something.
accompany
Developing a comprehensive marketing _______________ is crucial for the success of our new product launch.
strategy
What is the adjective form of 'strategy'?
strategic
There is a big _______ over who should be blamed for losing the keys to the building.
controversy
There's something ______ about that guy. I don't trust him.
fishy
What's the capital of Sri Lanka?
Colombo
Essential but not immediately obvious.
underlying
John was _______ at the awards ceremony for his great contribution to physics.
acknowledge
What is the noun form of 'visible'?
visibility
Many politicians fail to _______ the relationship between poverty, lack of education, and crime.
appreciate
It's fine if you don't agree with me, but you don't have to ________.
jump down my throat
Name 3 out of the 4 official languages of Singapore.
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil
By way of; through.
via
Understanding the _______________ principles of effective communication is essential for building strong relationships in the workplace.
fundamental
What is the verb form of 'emphasis'?
emphasize
Guidebooks for businesspeople working abroad tend to _________ differences in foreign business or cultural practices.
emphasize
I don't believe it that she did it. I'm going to go to ask her and hear it __________.
straight from the horse's mouth
Which foreign power colonized both Singapore and Sri Lanka?
Great Britain/U.K./British
The complex, interactive system or process.
dynamics
The US Constitution is based on the _______ that all men are created equally and should have equal rights.
principle
What is the verb form of 'underlying'?
underlie
The striking ________ of the new iPhone have helped Apple generate ________ this past year.
features, revenue
I don't think we should _______ about this weekend's plans; otherwise, we will _________ for the hotels there.
play it by ear / pay through the nose
What are the two linguistic/ethnic groups in Sri Lanka?
Sinhala and Tamil