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Too much junk food can be … to your energy and focus during the day.

detrimental

We had a power … last night, so I had to finish my homework by candlelight.

outage

I used the website’s …as a chance to grab some coffee and stretch.

downtime

We missed the first train, but the … one arrived just 10 minutes later.

subsequent

We ran the tests first to set a … for the project’s performance.

baseline

The teacher used real-life examples to … the lesson.

reinforce

I had to … my keys from the office because I forgot them at home.

retrieve

The printer is broken, so in the … , I’ll finish my report on my laptop.

meantime

My … gave me feedback to improve my presentation skills.

supervisor

The magician … the trick at the end of the show.

revealed

She was an …of kindness and always helped others.

exemplar

The teacher gave us an … to check how well we understood the lesson.

assessment

“Challenges … questions that growth must answer.” — Inspired by Carl Rogers

pose

As a …, I backed up all my files before updating the software.

precaution

We watched a hilarious … of that superhero movie last night.

spoof

He can … famous actors so well, it’s like they’re in the room.

impersonate

The company plans to … a new login system for better security.

implement

He was known for his … lifestyle, never settling down with one partner.

promiscuous

The system was set to … to monitor all incoming traffic on the network.

promiscuous mode

“… actions often leave behind the deepest scars.” — Inspired by Malcolm X

indiscriminate

“In cybersecurity, … isn’t just a mindset—it’s an attack.” — Adapted from Bruce Schneier

denial

Over the years, tough experiences … him emotionally.

hardened

The IT team quickly applied a … to fix the security flaw.

patch

She will … me to the concert tonight.

accompany

The … at the market sells fresh fruits every morning.

vendor

Before making changes, we need to establish a … of current performance.

baseline

Please make sure to follow the proper … procedures for hazardous materials.

disposal

She had to … surgery last year and is now fully recovered.

undergo

Filling out all those forms was a … task.

tedious

The hikers were amazed by the … beauty of the mountain lake.

pristine

His busy schedule … him from attending the meeting.

constrained

Regular exercise and a healthy diet are key to the … of many diseases.

prevention

She added just an … of sugar to the recipe for a perfect taste.

ounce

He cleaned every … of the window until it sparkled.

pane

She improved her speaking skills … by practicing every day.

incrementally

The hacker used a … technique to bypass the firewall.

sophisticated

awry

Their vacation plans went … when their flight got canceled.

The argument started small but quickly … into a major disagreement.

escalated

The missing signature was just an … on her part.

oversight

He kept the decorations perfectly … with the edge of the table.

inline

The teacher … the test scores to calculate the class average.

aggregated

They worked hard to … any errors from the final report.

eliminate

There’s a clear … between being busy and being productive.

distinction

She had a … career in international law.

distinguished

Don’t forget to … the office before you leave.

lock up

It’s really … to have a grocery store just around the corner.

convenient

Many people now watch movies … instead of going to the cinema.

on-demand

After much … , she decided to accept the job offer.

consideration

The new software was designed to … the workflow for employees.

ease

The broken pipe … an urgent call to the plumber.

necessitated