Reading 4 Vocabulary Review Flashcards

Comprehensive fill-in-the-blank vocabulary practice based on the lecture notes and exercises.

Language __________ is faster in children than in adults.

acquisition

The project will __________ several departments working together.

involve

The sentence has some __________, making it difficult to understand.

ambiguity

High levels of __________ help students stay engaged in learning.

motivation

People who are __________ can switch between languages easily.

bilingual

The term "digital literacy" often __________ the ability to use technology effectively.

refer to

Non-verbal __________, such as eye contact, can indicate interest in a conversation.

cue

A common __________ is that all artists are messy and disorganized.

stereotype

The price of the tickets varies __________ the time of booking.

depending on

Scientists are studying __________ a new vaccine being effective against the virus.

the likelihood of

Language __________ programs help learners develop fluency more quickly.

immersion

Cultural __________ is important when working in a diverse environment.

tolerance

The report __________ data from various sources to evaluate the economic impact.

measures

His argument __________ the assumption that all students learn the same way.

is based on

Many people still __________ that vaccines cause autism, despite scientific evidence.

spread the myth

Bilingualism is linked to improved __________ skills, such as memory and problem-solving.

cognitive

English serves as a __________ in international business and diplomacy.

lingua franca

__________ artists often challenge traditional styles and experiment with new techniques.

Contemporary

After the company scandal, its stock prices __________ dramatically in just a few hours.

plummeted

New technologies have led to __________ efficiency in production processes.

enhanced

The school aims to __________ students with the necessary skills for the workforce.

equip

The course offers __________ training in digital marketing for professionals.

specialist

Space __________ has helped scientists understand more about the universe.

exploration

The idea that we only use $10\%$ of our brains is a common __________.

fallacy

Many workers worry about __________ as companies increasingly rely on short-term contracts.

job security

The new AI system will __________ many repetitive tasks, reducing the need for manual work.

automate

Employees receive not only a __________ but also health insurance and paid leave.

wage

The construction industry relies heavily on manual __________, making it hard to replace workers with machines.

labor

He has great __________ in software development, making him a valuable team member.

expertise

Some companies try to __________ unpaid interns by making them do tasks that should be paid work.

take advantage of

Many women face __________ in the workplace, leading to unequal pay and fewer opportunities.

discrimination

She took a temporary __________ as a graphic designer while looking for a full-time job.

gig

Instead of firing workers, the company decided to __________ some tasks with AI tools.

substitute

People living __________ of society often struggle to find stable employment.

on the margins

While some workers face job instability, those at __________ have high salaries and strong job security.

the other end of the spectrum

Factory workers demand a higher __________ due to the rising cost of living.

wage

Due to the rising __________ for organic food, farmers are increasing production.

demand

The company's financial stability is __________ because of the recent economic crisis.

at stake

Online platforms often __________ from each sale that freelancers make.

take a cut

He started as an __________ employee but quickly moved up the career ladder.

entry-level

Many tech companies rely on complex __________ to personalize user experiences.

algorithms

The __________ of automation in manufacturing has significantly reduced the need for manual labor.

degree of

She works as a __________ taking on different design projects for clients worldwide.

freelancer

The store had a huge __________ of winter clothes, so they offered big discounts.

supply

The businessman made a large __________ purchasing stocks worth millions of dollars.

transaction

He tends to __________ unnecessary items, leading to a cluttered living space.

accumulate

The chef used food __________ to make a delicious broth instead of throwing them away.

scraps

This is just a __________ scenario, but what if artificial intelligence replaces all human workers?

hypothetical

The politician launched a new __________ to promote environmental awareness.

campaign

Some media sources tend to __________ facts to fit their own agenda.

distort

The software is still in its beta version, making it quite __________ and unreliable.

error-prone

Companies often __________ data in advertisements to make their products seem more effective.

manipulate

The advertisement was highly __________ because it exaggerated the product's benefits.

misleading

The scientist is a __________ figure in the field of climate research.

prominent

The earthquake was so strong that it measured a $7.8$ on the Richter __________.

scale

Housing prices in the city continue to __________ due to increased demand.

skyrocket

You should __________ the information you read online __________; not everything is true.

take with a grain of salt

The __________ from traditional print media to digital platforms has changed how people consume news.

transformation

The world is facing an __________ challenge with climate change.

unprecedented

Try to __________ your future goals and work towards them step by step.

visualize

The company made a small __________ to its policy to improve customer satisfaction.

alteration

The journalist was accused of __________ in his reporting, as he only presented one side of the story.

bias

He tried to __________ an excuse for being late, but no one believed him.

concoct

To make your argument stronger, you need to use __________ sources in your research.

credible

The detective had to carefully __________ the evidence before reaching a conclusion.

scrutinize

The manager's decision was questioned because it didn't seem __________ and could harm employees.

ethical

Risks are __________ in any business investment, so it's important to plan ahead.

inherent

We felt frustrated because our boss decided to __________ about the upcoming changes in the company.

leave us in the dark

The lawyer argued that his client had a __________ right to defend himself.

legitimate

His aggressive speech was meant to __________ a reaction from the audience.

provoke

The smell of freshly baked cookies was so __________ that I couldn't resist buying some.

tempting

Scientists must __________ their findings carefully to ensure accuracy.

document

The government must take immediate action to __________ the remaining forests before it's too late.

conserve

Rising sea levels and severe weather conditions have had a __________ impact on coastal communities.

devastating

If our first strategy fails - we need to have a __________ to ensure our project continues smoothly.

plan B

Many species are at risk of becoming __________ due to habitat destruction and climate change.

extinct

The manager decided to __________ the team's strengths by merging the two departments.

consolidate

The scientist is studying the __________ factors that influence human intelligence.

genetic

The politician had to __________ tough questions from journalists about the recent scandal.

confront

With increasing deforestation - soil __________ has become a major environmental concern.

erosion

Good communication skills are __________ for success in any workplace.

crucial

The spread of the virus was __________ due to the lack of preventive measures.

inevitable

The emergency team acted with a sense of __________ to evacuate people from the flooded area.

urgency

The elderly and children have a higher __________ to extreme weather conditions.

vulnerability

The astronauts were assigned a dangerous __________ to explore a newly discovered planet.

mission

After the long journey - the spacecraft finally entered the __________ of the moon.

orbit

Scientists are trying to find out whether other species can __________ Mars in the future.

inhabit

The government decided to __________ the infected area to prevent the spread of the disease.

quarantine

Learning a new language can be __________ at first - but it becomes easier with practice.

daunting

He spent years working as a __________ - helping people resolve their conflicts peacefully.

mediator

Many people find their daily tasks __________ and dream of something more exciting.

mundane

In order to complete the project on time - the team worked __________ for weeks.

intensively

She decided to __________ her life to helping children in need.

devote

Some large companies __________ the market - making it hard for small businesses to compete.

dominate

The captain had to carefully __________ through the storm to reach the harbor safely.

navigate

After the experiment - the researchers had to __________ the equipment for the next test.

reassemble

The new government policy has sparked a major __________ over environmental regulations.

controversy

While traveling abroad, we __________ many cultural differences that we had never experienced before.

encountered

It is important for children to __________ with their classmates to develop social skills.

form bonds

Some animals live a __________ lifestyle, moving from one place to another throughout the year.

nomadic