General Vocabulary Part 1

from Chapter 1: Education

When talking about modern gadgets, they usually mean smartphones, tablets, ____________ (SIMILAR THINGS OR OF THE SAME KIND)

and the like

Prolonged inflation will severely ____________ local business operations. (HAVE A BAD EFFECT/IMPACT ON)

have an adverse bearing on

Environmental protection has become a major ____________ among young activists today. (SUBJECT THAT PEOPLE CARE ABOUT)

topic of interest

There is no ____________ for cutting the healthcare budget during a global pandemic. (REASONABLE EXPLANATION FOR SOMETHING)

compelling reason/valid reason/justification/rationale

Without higher education, young people from rural areas hardly ____________ getting a high-paying corporate job. (HAVE A CHANCE OF SUCCEEDING)

stand a chance of

The government is forced to implement steep ____________ to balance the national budget. (TAX INCREASES)

tax hikes

The ____________ rise of artificial intelligence is transforming traditional job markets worldwide. (UNSTOPPABLE/IMPOSSIBLE TO PREVENT)

inexorable

Charitable organizations are working around the clock to provide food and housing for ____________. (POOR AND DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE)

the underprivileged

Over-reliance on tourism can ____________ local infrastructure during peak holiday seasons. (PUT SEVERE PRESSURE OR DEMAND ON)

put a strain on

The local government is facing a massive ____________, forcing them to freeze public hiring. (SITUATION WHERE EXPENDITURE EXCEEDS REVENUE)

budget deficit

A country with a ____________ usually experiences low unemployment rates and strong foreign investment. (PROSPEROUS AND GROWING ECONOMY)

thriving economy

Sensationalizing news coverage can ____________ the public by spreading unnecessary panic. (HARM OR DO BAD TO SOMEONE/SOMETHING)

do the public a disservice

The claim that this new drug cures all illnesses is ____________; there is no scientific proof. (DOUBTFUL/UNLIKELY TO BE TRUE)

questionable at best

We are already struggling to pay rent ____________; another price surge will push us into debt. (IN THE PRESENT CIRCUMSTANCES / ALREADY)

as it is

Millions of public funds were poured into state ____________, yet public services remained poorly funded. (FUNDS/TREASURY OF AN ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT)

coffers

Austerity policies often lead to ____________ for low-income households, worsening inequality. (LESS FINANCIAL AID AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT)

reduced welfare