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 (a)   to the new students. (COMPREHEND)

During the meeting, she relied heavily on (a)   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 (a)   style in discussions sometimes causes unnecessary conflicts. (CONFRONT)

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

• respective

• receptive

• perspective

• retrospective