Bridging The Gaps to a More Egalitarian Society 1
Bridging The Gaps to a More Egalitarian Society 2
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Cities in 2050 1
Cities in 2050 2
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They offer v__________ training instead of traditional college, so students can learn trade based jobs.

vocational

100

Use 'disability' and 'bully' in a sentence

disability: a disadvantage or handicap, especially one imposed or recognized by the law

bully: to seek to harm, intimidate, coerce or make fun of

100

I studied hard for the test. ___, I didn’t get a good grade.

However

100

The extreme flooding in Valencia, Spain created a d________ situation and housing crisis for locals.

dire

100

Use 'to shift away from' in a sentence. 

                                               

To avoid or move away from something (that you dislike or do not want).

                                   


    

200

For something to be negligible it needs to be what?

something so small or unimportant or insignificant that it is not worth considering

200

When a disease or harmful practice is completely eliminated, we say it has been __________.

eradicated

200

She was tired. ___, she kept working until midnight.

Nevertheless

200

Which phrase best fits this sentence? “The city’s plan to increase car traffic is clearly ___ its new green initiative.” (means to contradict)

to be at odds with (at odds with)

200

what is a synonym of 'to mitigate' something?

to lessen something

300

to become ______________ means to cease developing, become inactive, or to be at a stand-still

stagnant or stagnated

300

This adjective describes something that is widespread or commonly encountered, often in a negative context:

prevalent

300

The new law received widespread support from the public. ___, many legal experts raised concerns about its vague wording. ___ these concerns, the law passed unanimously.

However; Despite

300

A company faces setbacks during a product launch, but instead of halting operations, it decides to ___ with its expansion plans. Which verb best completes the sentence?

forge ahead

300

Create a sentence using the words 'overcrowding' and 'housing shortages'

overcrowding:  when a place contains too many people or things

housing shortages: when there are not enough available houses for people living in them

400

what is 'welfare' in the context of the government?

statutory procedure or social effort designed to promote the basic physical and material well-being of people in need

400

"The reform effort failed because although the legislation appeared to favor a growing trend of progressive policies, it actually introduced __________ elements that rolled back key civil rights protections."

regressive

400

___ the data suggests a decline in customer satisfaction, the company’s revenue has increased. ___, long-term growth may still be at risk.

Although; nevertheless

400

In a once working-class neighborhood, property values and rents have doubled in five years, boutique cafés are replacing local shops, and long-time residents are being priced out. This process is best described as:

gentrification

400

Give an example of "adapting urban environments" to withstand the effects of climate change.

Many examples

500

Using the words 'disparity' and 'burden', create a sentence

disparity: a lack of equality or similarity, especially when it is unfair


burden: the main responsibility, a load (typically a heavy one)

500
Use 'undermine' and 'counterparts' in a sentence.

undermine: to call into question the credibility of 


counterparts: a person or thing that corresponds to the same function or purpose as another person or thing

500

The policy was criticized for its inefficiency; ___, its environmental impact was called into question. ___ the backlash, the government refused to revise it.

Additionally/Moreover; Despite

500

Create a sentence using the vocab word 'to loom' and the expression 'implement initiatives'

to loom: to appear frightening, usually in the context of potential future events

implement initiatives: to adopt or put into practice certain standards, or ideas, usually in a social or political context

500

Create a sentence using 'disrupt' and 'pace of urbanization' in one sentence 

disrupt: to disturb or to trouble

pace of urbanization: how quickly a place becomes urbanized and development of cities