Vocabulary Unit 9 R&W

1.       Researchers aim to understand the long-term effects of this experimental treatment. They will continue to ________ its implications fully before recommending widespread use.

• assess

• affirm

• prone to

• resist

After much thought, the council made a ________________________ decision to implement stricter regulations, knowing it would not be popular. (DECEPTION)

The politician’s campaign promises were ________ which made many people think she cared about disadvantaged citizens.  However, her policies ultimately benefited the wealthy more than anyone else.

• deliberate

• deceptive

• vulnerable

• fundamental

Although his mistake was ________________________, it led to significant delays in the project’s completion and frustrated the entire team. (DELIBERATELY)

After months of struggling to meet the company's unrealistic expectations, she submitted her letter of _____________________, deciding it was time to prioritize her well-being over her career. (RESIGN)

Humans have a natural ________ to seek out patterns, even in random data. This tendency explains why we often see faces in clouds or abstract art.

• vulnerability

• tendency

• inclination

• awareness

A significant portion of Jane’s career has been ________ to solving the challenges of overcrowded cities. She has worked tirelessly to develop sustainable urban planning solutions.

• devoted

• deliberate

• fundamental

• vulnerable

A strong understanding of the ________________________ concepts of physics is essential before moving on to more advanced topics like quantum mechanics. (FUNDAMENTALLY)

She was naturally ________________________ to trust people, often assuming the best in others despite evidence to the contrary. (INCLINATION)

Nowadays, authorities are trying to balance economic benefits with environmental protection, as many coastal cities are ________ over-tourism, which disrupts local ecosystems.

• speculate

• associate with

• propose

• prone to