Essential Vocabulary 4

During the transitional seasons, such as spring and autumn, temperatures in this region tend to _____ dramatically, which causes unpredictable weather patterns.

• conceive

• overlap

• fluctuate

• deny

During the trial, the defense argued that the judge's _____ opinions and remarks were influencing the proceedings, leading to a request for a new judge to preside over the case.

• biased

• coherent

• supplementary

• inherent

Despite the company's claims of ethical sourcing, there were reports that they sought to _____ labor in certain regions by paying wages well below the legal minimum and providing unsafe working conditions.

• assemble

• anticipate

• compile

• exploit

The contract was filled with legal jargon and clauses that created a lot of _____ for the parties involved, leading to a prolonged negotiation process.

• persistence

• ambiguity

• assurance

• commodity

In many industries, labor is treated as a _____, where workers are hired and paid based on supply and demand rather than their individual skills or qualifications.

• distortion

• violation

• commodity

• contradiction

Amidst the chaos of the emergency room, the surgeon's _____ decision to prioritize the most critical patients ultimately saved lives.

• crucial

• extrinsic

• attainable

• biased

The politician’s _____ response to the proposal left everyone uncertain about whether he was in favor of it or not.

• intrinsic

• subordinate

• conceivable

• ambiguous

Even when confronted with the discrepancies in his alibi and the eyewitness testimonies, the defendant vehemently _____ any wrongdoing, maintaining his innocence throughout the trial.

• confined

• denied

• ceased

• suspended

Due to decades of neglect, the once magnificent exterior of the historic building began to _____, revealing the intricate details of its architecture now spoiled by time and weather.

• fluctuate

• found

• erode

• restrain

After careful analysis, the team was able to identify and _____ the root cause of the software bug, ensuring a smoother user experience.

• eliminate

• contradict

• accommodate

• pose