Vocab 1
To use selfishly or unethically; take unfair advantage of
What is exploit?
The argument began as a minor disagreement but quickly _________(d) into a heated confrontation between the two colleagues.
What is escalate?
To increase or intensify
What is escalate?
The contract was set to __________ at the end of the year, after which both parties would need to renegotiate the terms or seek a new agreement.
What is terminate?
'Spilling the tea' is a phrase used in place of what word?
What is gossiping?
His _________ approach to solving the complex problem involved breaking it down into smaller, manageable steps.
What is methodical?
No longer active or in use; out of date
What is obsolete?
Fenty Beauty is what celebrity brand?
Who is Rihanna?
Able to be touched; having form and matter
What is tangible?
The new office building is __________ to the park, providing employees with a pleasant view and easy access to green spaces.
What is adjacent?
What year was TikTok launched?
What is 2016?
Close; near (to something)
What is adjacent?
The captivating documentary was so __________(ing) that she stayed up all night watching it without noticing the time.
What is engross?
To stop; bring to an end
What is terminate?
The company was accused of ________(ing) its workers by imposing unfair labor practices and paying minimal wages.
What is exploit?
To draw forth (something)
What is elicit?
Who is the author of the bestselling young adult fiction series "The Hunger Games"?
Who is Suzanne Collins?
The survey was designed to ____________ honest feedback from participants about their experiences with the new service.
What is elicit?
Who is the first athlete to reach 100 million followers on Instagram?
Who is Cristiano Ronaldo?
Orderly; systematic
What is methodical?
Great praise or applause; enthusiastic approval
What is acclaim?
The novel received widespread __________ from critics for its innovative narrative style and compelling characters.
What is acclaim?
To hold the full attention of; absorb
What is engross?
With the advent of smartphones, many traditional gadgets, such as pagers, have become ___________.
What is obsolete?
The antique desk had a ____________ sense of history, with its well-worn surface and intricate carvings that could be felt under the fingertips.
What is tangible?