Vocab Set 1
The company decided to _______ the contract with the supplier to get better terms.
A) recognize B) negotiate C) apologize
negotiate
Many people are concerned that social media platforms can be used to _______ public opinion through misinformation.
a) diagnose b) manipulate c) compile
manipulate
The engineer analyzed whether the project was _______ within the given budget and time frame.
a) feasible b) distinct c) spontaneous
feasible
There is a serious __________ of water in some countries due to climate change.
a) surplus b) shortage c) excess
shortage
He is known for his _______ efforts to improve the education system.
A) energetic B) outdated C) careless
energetic
The government decided to _______ the old factory to make space for a new public park.
a) demolish b) compensate c) preserve
demolish
Due to the severe drought, many countries are facing the risk of _______ and food shortages.
a) famine b) deficiency c) mentality
famine
Before making a decision, we should consider all the possible outcomes, even the __________ ones.
a) hypothetical b) practical c) realistic
hypotethical
The scientist was awarded for her _______ research in the field of renewable energy.
a) noble b) careless c) hostile
noble
His argument was weak because it lacked a strong _______ of evidence to support his claims.
a) backbone b) nuisance c) commodity
backbone
The scientist’s latest theory gained _______ among experts after several successful experiments confirmed its validity.
a) consensus b) sequence c) proof
consensus
The new law will __________ people from smoking in public places.
a) encourage b) prohibit c) allow
prohibit
The witness was asked to _______ the details of the accident during the court session.
a) declare b) dispose c) confirm
declare
Scientists warn that if we don’t take action, pollution will continue to _______ our environment.
a) contaminate b) assemble c) compensate
contaminate
Despite years of experience, he was _______ from his job due to company restructuring.
a) dismissed b) constituted c) deprived
dismissed
He couldn’t lift the heavy box because his strength was __________.
a) minimal b) immense c) sufficient
minimal
Despite his efforts to remain calm, the increasing workload created a sense of _______ among the employees.
a) burden b) tension c) unify
tension
The patient was relieved when the doctor was finally able to _______ his illness and start treatment.
a) deter b) diagnose c) underestimate
diagnose
The teacher tried to _______ the students by encouraging creative thinking and independent learning.
a) motivate b) attribute c) urge
motivate
The scientist's deep understanding and __________ in the field of physics helped solve the complex problem.
a) ignorance b) expertise c) inexperience
expertise