EXPERT PROF - unit 3 (1)

The ______ truth of the situation was that they needed to act quickly to resolve the crisis.

• erratic

• elusive

• inescapable

• irreversible

The topic of genetic modification in food remains highly ______ in scientific circles.

• conventional

• controversial

• complacent

• cohesive

Her positive ______ towards life has helped her overcome many challenges.

• outlook

• outline

• outburst

• outset

The engineer's ______ in robotics makes him a valuable asset to the team.

• competence

• capacity

• ability

• expertise

The professor's lecture on quantum mechanics was so complex that it seemed almost ______ to the new students. (COMPREHEND)

During the meeting, she relied heavily on ______ cues, like nodding and facial expressions, to communicate her agreement without interrupting the speaker. (VERBAL)

As the deadline approaches, there is a(n) ______ sense of pressure among the team members.

• building

• rising

• piling

• mounting

In the corporate world, understanding the ______ order can be crucial for navigating office politics.

• structural

• pecking

• picking

• layering

His ______ style in discussions sometimes causes unnecessary conflicts. (CONFRONT)

In their ______ fields of study, both professors are highly regarded.

• respective

• receptive

• perspective

• retrospective