A slippery slope
The new medication showed promising results, but researchers are concerned about the potential ______ effects it may have on patients.
(negative/bad)
ill/adverse
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Establish a causal link
The strike could ____ disaster for the company.
spell
Once he made up his mind he won't back _____ even if he's in the wrong
down
As the year draws to a ____ it's getting harder to let things go.
The discovery of a new genetic mutation was a major _________ in the field of molecular biology.
breakthrough/ step forward
Translate - противоречащие данные
conflicting evidence
Set the _____ in motion.
wheels
It's important to _____ lessons from past failures
draw
What is the meaning of 'transpired'
happened
Understanding the ________ cause of a disease is crucial for developing effective treatment strategies.
underlying/ root/primary
Some people do this to the figures to suit their own ends.
twist
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something, made by a group of people or by the public. Often collocates with "provoke"
an outcry
What is another way to say 'very embarrassed'?
mortified
To make the pressure less acute
to ease
Researchers had to ______ a unique experiment to test the hypothesis and gather meaningful data.
design/devise
Translate - не прошли проверку
didn't stand up to scrutiny
A quality of a thing which is not in use any more, having been replaced by something newer and better or more fashionable
obsolete/render obsolete
To truly broaden one's horizons, one must ________ beyond their comfort zone.
venture
Another way to say 'a little push'
a nudge
The team decided to ________ the survey to gather data on public perception of renewable energy sources.
undertake/carry out/conduct
Translate - в корне ошибочно
fundamentally flawed
Some sort of confusion and lack of order, especially causing damage or trouble
havoc/wreak havoc
To make a determined decision or promise to do something. As a noun it often collocates with 'marriage ____'
vow(s)
Translate - в какой-то степени
to a certain extent