English words 100 (7)

ongoing

The process involves __________ monitoring.
We conduct __________ reviews to ensure quality.

Happening or continuing without stopping.

overlooked

The error was __________ by the editor.
Small details can be easily __________.

To fail to notice or consider something.

idle time

The workers had too much __________.
We try to minimize __________ in production.

Time when someone or something is not active.

to make room

We moved the boxes __________ for new equipment.
She cleared the desk __________ to work.
To clear an area so there is space for something new.

pile up

The dishes began to __________ in the sink.
Emails started to __________ after the holiday.

To accumulate or gather in a large amount.

constraint

Budget __________ affected the project.
We worked within tight __________.

Something that limits or controls what you can do.

disrupt

The storm __________ the power supply.
Don’t __________ the meeting, please.

To stop or interrupt something from continuing as expected.

unsurprisingly

__________, they chose the most popular option.
He was late again, __________.

In a way that is not surprising.

shortcoming

The plan has some serious __________.
She admitted her __________ honestly.

A fault or failure to reach a certain standard.

lurking

A danger might be __________ in the shadows.
He felt there was something __________ beneath the surface.

To remain hidden, often in a threatening way.

overrun

The meeting __________ its scheduled time.
The room was quickly __________ with people.

To spread over or go beyond limits.

Define

Please __________ this word.
The contract clearly __________ the rules.

To state or describe the nature of something.

Anticipate

We __________ problems and prepared early.
Can you __________ what they might say?

To expect or look forward to.

Mitigate

They took steps to __________ the risks.
We must __________ the effects of pollution.

To make something less harmful or serious.

Consider

Please __________ all options before deciding.
He didn’t __________ the consequences.

To think about carefully

Ideate

The team met to __________ new solutions.
We need time to __________ before development.

To come up with new and creative ideas.

Empathize

It helps to __________ with others' struggles. She could __________ with his frustration.

To understand and share another person’s feelings.

broad

The topic is very __________ and includes many ideas.
She gave a __________ overview of the plan.

Wide in range or covering many things.

end to end

They managed the project from __________.
We offer __________ solutions.

Covering the entire process from beginning to end.

remarkably

She performed __________ well.
The results were __________ accurate.

In a way that is surprising or unusual.

equal/equally

All students should be treated __________.
They shared the prize __________.

Having the same value or importance.

unlike

__________ his brother, he is very quiet.
The movie is __________ anything I’ve seen.

Different from something else.

have the upper hand

She __________ in the negotiation.
They __________ after getting more support.

To be in a stronger or more powerful position.

guidance

He gave us useful __________.
We need more __________ on this task.

Help or advice given to someone.

be aware of

Are you __________ the problem?
She wasn't __________ the time.

To know that something exists or is happening.

open-ended

It was an __________ discussion.
The test included __________ questions.

Without a definite limit, ending, or answer.

worthwhile

The project was __________.
It’s __________ to help others.

Worth the time or effort

ample

We have __________ time to finish.
There was __________ evidence.

More than enough; plenty.

subtleties

She noticed the __________ in his tone.
The book explores cultural __________.

Small, important differences or details.

awareness

Public __________ of the issue is growing.
She showed great __________ of others' feelings.

The state of knowing about something.

vast

The desert is __________. They have a __________ amount of data.

Extremely large in size or amount.

therefore

He was late, __________ we started without him. It rained all day, __________ the game was canceled.

As a result of what has just been said.

output

Factory __________ increased last year. The team improved their __________.

The amount of something produced.

rather

He is __________ shy than rude. I’d __________ stay home.

Used to show preference or correction.

accuracy

The report’s __________ is impressive. We need high __________ in measurements.

The quality of being correct and exact.

capture

The photo __________ the moment perfectly. Can you __________ the idea clearly?

To catch or represent something successfully.

whether

I don’t know __________ she will come. Decide __________ to go or stay.

Used to talk about a choice between possibilities.

regardless of

We continue __________ the weather. Everyone gets the same pay __________ experience.

Without considering or being influenced by something.

a matter of habit

I wake up early out of __________. He checks his phone by __________.

Something done regularly and automatically.

disruption

There was a major __________ in service. Noise caused a __________ in the class.

An interruption that stops something from continuing.

internal

The problem is __________ to the system. They had an __________ meeting.

Located within something.

waiting time

The __________ was over an hour. We try to reduce customer __________.

Time a person must wait before something happens.

reluctance

She showed __________ to join. His __________ was clear.

The state of not wanting to do something.

hesitation

He agreed without __________. There was a moment of __________ before she spoke.

A pause or delay caused by uncertainty.