Unit 1
New figures yesterday showed the first signs of an ______ in the economy.
upturn
The organization works to ______ world hunger and disease.
alleviate
Our success is ______ your support.
contingent on
Some governments have a ______ on tobacco.
monopoly
That is a ______ hat. I love your style.
nifty
Allowing workers to dress as they please instantly increases ______ .
collegiality
The captain did his best to ______ a sense of unity among the new recruits.
foster
She was a ______ of the dreamer and doer.
fusion
He played a ______ part in the campaign.
prominent
I lifted my ______ to squeeze my nose.
visor
The ______ of the enemy soldiers degenerated, and they were unable to fight.
morale
The team coach ______ two players for special praise.
singled out
The company has always been at the ______ of science and technology.
forefront
The economy is ______ and small businesses are flourishing.
booming
Both sides finally agreed to ______ hostilities.
suspend
The police ______ a blacklist of wanted terrorists.
drew up
Information on the disease is ______.
sparse
The artist holds the Guinness world record for the largest art ______ made entirely from coat hangers.
installation
He constantly tried to ______ her self-confidence.
undermine
Using two projectors, we can ______ one film image on the other.
superimpose
The company has ______ 150 workers in an effort to save money.
laid off
Economic factors are ______ in the motivation to invent.
predominant
To ______ electricity, we are cutting down on our central heating.
conserve
My sister's taste in dresses is ______ to my own.
contrary
Virtual reality allows us to experience ______ environments.
immersive