vocab56.

It’s … to back up your files regularly in case of a system crash.

advisable

Wearing a helmet while biking is a smart …. .

precaution

She takes … medicine during allergy season to avoid getting sick.

preventive

Her … reply helped solve the issue right away.

prompt

Instead of a short password, I use a … .like “SunsetsAreBetterInJune2024!”

passphrase

Make sure the lid is closed … before turning on the blender.

properly

I used my phone’s … feature to connect my laptop to the internet while traveling.

tethering

She used a … headset so she could drive safely while talking.

hands-free

My laptop has a … microphone and webcam.

built-in

Online shopping offers the … of ordering from home.

convenience

Our … includes four family members and a dog.

household

The park … visitors to bring their dogs on leashes.

permits

The festival showcased a wide … of music styles.

spectrum

The art gallery will … new paintings by local artists this weekend.

showcase

She is a … scientist in the field of renewable energy.

prominent

The plant has … flowers that attract hummingbirds.

tubular

We … the walls to keep the house warm in winter.

insulated

A …. hovered near the flowers, sipping nectar with its long beak.

hummingbird

The fridge was quietly …. in the background.

humming

She was … her tea while reading a book by the window.

sipping

He slid the knife carefully back into its leather … .

sheath

The cover may be simple, but the story beneath the … is what matters.

jacket

She … the note under the door without making a sound.

slid

I love my … headphones—they're perfect for workouts.

cordless

She placed the clean dishes in a … on the counter.

stack

Cars … on the highway after the accident.

stacked up

He left a … of clothes on the chair instead of folding them.

pile

She always keeps her desk … and clutter-free.

neat

There was a … of laundry on the floor waiting to be washed.

heap

The movie … the struggles of a young artist in a big city.

depicts

The teacher worked hard to … creativity in her students.

foster

The city is known for its … population and cultures.

diverse

She managed to … all her work before the deadline.

accomplish

The project was divided into several … phases.

discrete

There is a … smell of fresh bread in the bakery.

distinct

The store has 24/7 … to prevent theft.

surveillance

Children have a higher …. to colds during the winter months.

susceptibility

The loud music caused … during the phone call.

interference

The company had to … the contract due to a policy violation.

terminate

He sat quietly by the window, … his future.

pondering

You should … the file name with today’s date for better organization.

prepend

The teacher read the … of the Constitution to explain its core values.

preamble

CD players have become almost … with the rise of streaming music.

obsolete

The network error caused a … of the file.

retransmission

Grease can … your kitchen sink if you pour it down the drain.

clog up

A fallen tree … the road after the storm.

obstructed

She decided to … the old clothes she never wore.

discard

I made a … by sending the email to the wrong person.

blunder

Drivers must … to pedestrians at the crosswalk.

yield

The heavy rain affected our plans … , so we stayed inside all day.

adversely