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​ra__ (behind/for/of something) the principles or reasons which explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc.

• What is the ra__ behind these new exams?

There are good opportunities for the right person to quickly m__ their way __ the career ladder (thăng tiến sự nghiệp)

j__ (something) (with something) to try to deal with two or more important jobs or activities at the same time so that you can fit all of them into your life

but need to j__ work with other responsibilities such as childcare.

They operate in a very f_-p_environment with low profit margins -

​a piece of clothing made from material that does not let water through

We just put on our wa___ and keep cycling

famous and respected SYNONYM celebrated, noted

to remind somebody of something; to be similar to what somebody thinks or believes

• These issues re__ with the voters.

​a strong fast bird of prey (= a bird that kills other creatures for food).

There are several different types of h__.

(of a bird or plane) to fly quickly and suddenly downwards, especially in order to attack somebody/something SYNONYM dive

It's sw__ over the water with a fish in its talons,

ex__ something (disapproving) to treat a person or situation as an opportunity to gain an advantage for yourself

• He ex__ his father's name to get himself a job.