Reading Vocabulary
The exhibition is an opportunity to ___ young, local talent. (display and highlight)
showcase
Managers should do what they can to ____ young talent. (care for and develop)
nurture
You shouldn't ___ hiring people just because they're shy. (look)
overlook
I don't know if I would enjoy living on ___ own.
my
Which Roman General said, "Veni, Vidi, Vici (I came, I saw, I conquered.")?
Julius Caesar
All of the undesirable tasks seem to have ____ to me.
fallen
If you have an argument with colleagues, it's in both of your interests to ___ as soon as possible. (make up after a fight or disagreement)
reconcile
Having unhappy employees is sure to lead to high ____. (turn)
turnover
You should mull ___ the idea for a bit before making a final decision.
over
Which Russian Director was the original producer of Anton Chekhov's plays and considered the creator of modern acting methods around the world?
Konstantin Stanislavski
My brother's band has a ___ as Joe's Pub on Saturday night. Wanna come? (a single job or booking for an artist, especially a musician)
gig
Details are important, but you should never lose sight of the bigger ___.
picture
Far too many _____ the importance of a smile and a firm handshake. (estimate)
underestimate
I think you would benefit from being more ____ to new ideas.
open
Which famous English scientist said, "I am not the first modern scientist; I am the last great magician"?
Isaac Newton
That wasn't an accident! You hit me ____! (on purpose)
intentionally
This meeting is just a chance for us to ___ ideas off of one another.
bounce
introductory
In the meeting, Janet really hit ___ a great idea.
on/upon
Whose opera, "Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)" was considered the first modern opera?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
No matter how long we study happiness, it will always remain something difficult to ____. (measure)
quantify
As a manager, she has great ___ with each of her employees. (a friendly and understanding relationship)
rapport
CAE DEATH DROP!!!
She is ___ the best greatest actress of her generation. Everybody loves her work. (dispute)
Coming up with ideas is easy. What's difficult is actually putting them into ___.
practice
CAE DEATH DROP!!!
In which Arab country will you find Islam's two most holy cities, Mecca and Medina?