Vocab 1
Industrial processes can ______ water supplies if proper precautions are not taken.
a) purify
b) contaminate
c) enhance
d) beautify
contaminate
Attendance at the meeting is ______ for all employees.
compulsory
Advances in technology are impressive ______ sometimes overwhelming.
a) and
b) but
c) or
d) so
but
Smoking can cause severe ______ problems.
respiratory
Cutting down rainforests can ______ the habitats of many species.
endanger
Cars ______ carbon dioxide as a result of fuel combustion.
emit
We need to finish this project by Friday, ______ sooner.
if not
We can use renewable resources ______ rely on non-renewable ones.
a) and
b) but
c) or
d) so
or
He took a ______ job while searching for a long-term position.
temporary
The long hours of work will ______ even the most energetic employees.
exhaust
She ___________ all of her energy from running a marathon.
exhausted
The town's economy relies heavily on ______ production.
industrial
The factory needs to install ______ advanced technology ______ hire more skilled workers to meet the new regulations.
a) both...and
b) not only...but also
c) either...or
d) neither...nor
a) both...and
b) not only...but also
The school decided to ______ the student for repeated violations of the rules.
expel
Organizing the event will ______ a lot of planning and coordination.
involve
The company plans to ______ new products at its factory.
manufacture
The power plant uses ______ energy to generate electricity. They have a large supply of uranium.
nuclear
We can ______ implement stricter pollution controls ______ face increased fines and sanctions.
a) both...and
b) not only...but also
c) either...or
d) neither...nor
c) either...or
She was determined to ______ a device that could help reduce household energy consumption.
invent
Recycling can significantly reduce the amount of ______ produced by households.
waste
______, we must ensure the safety of our employees.
above all
Sally has found a ______ position at the company, so she is moving to Los Angeles.
permanent
The environmental impact is carefully monitored ______ the project is being carried out to ensure compliance with local regulations.
a) where
b) wherever
c) anywhere
d) everywhere
where
Factories that ______ the river with toxic chemicals are violating environmental regulations.
pollute
She enjoyed the peaceful ______ of the countryside during her vacation.
surroundings