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expertise
specialized knowledge or skill in a particular field
The scientist’s ……… in genetics made her a valuable member of the research team.
incentive
something that motivates or encourages a person to do something
The company offered a financial ……… to employees who met their sales targets.
evicted
forced to leave a property, usually by legal means
The tenants were ……… after failing to pay rent for three months.
welfare
government aid for those in need; general well-being
The new policy aims to improve the ……… of low-income families.
justified
having a good reason for an action or belief
His anger was ……… given the unfair treatment he received.
whereas
used to contrast two different things or situations
Some people enjoy city life, ……… others prefer the countryside.
repressive
controlling people in a cruel or severe way
The ……… government silenced all forms of political opposition.
emerging countries
nations with economies that are growing and becoming more developed
……… are investing heavily in technology to boost their economies.
proposal
a formal suggestion or plan
The manager presented a ……… for improving workplace efficiency.
institution
an established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture
Harvard is a well-respected ……… known for its academic excellence.
subscription
an arrangement to receive something regularly, usually after payment
She renewed her magazine ……… for another year.
humanitarian
concerned with improving human welfare and reducing suffering
The ……… organization provided food and medical aid to refugees.
protectionism
the practice of limiting imports to protect domestic industries
The government adopted ……… policies to support local farmers.
crude oil
unrefined petroleum extracted from the earth
The price of ……… fluctuates due to global supply and demand.
diversify
to add variety or expand into different areas
The company decided to ……… its product range to attract more customers.
disposable
designed for single use before being discarded
The restaurant switched to ……… cups to reduce washing costs.
sweatshop
a factory where workers are paid very low wages and work under poor conditions
Many clothing brands have been criticized for using ……… labor.
susceptible
easily affected or influenced by something
Young children are more ……… to the flu than adults.
smallholdings
small farms, typically worked by a single family
Many ……… in the countryside rely on organic farming methods.
outbreak
a sudden occurrence of something, especially a disease or conflict
The ……… of the flu caused schools to close temporarily.