LAEN 106 | Vocab Quiz U1-3 (Hard)

Although she had been practicing for months, she was still unsure whether her performance would ________ under the intense pressure of the live audience.

• thrive

• perform

• work out

• fall through

Despite the overwhelming challenges, the team managed to ________ and complete the project ahead of schedule.

• get by

• give up

• pull it off

• blow it

His unwavering commitment to the cause was evident, as he continued to ________ for a better future, regardless of the obstacles he faced.

• strive

• get along

• drop by

• give in

After months of negotiation, they were finally able to ________ in an agreement that satisfied both parties, ensuring a successful partnership.

• pull someone's leg

• strike a balance

• take something with a grain of salt

• spill the beans

The research on climate change has revealed that even small changes in temperature could ________ devastating consequences for biodiversity.

• prompt

• bring about

• skip

• strive

Given the complexity of the situation, it’s crucial that we ________ all aspects of the issue before making any final decisions.

• keep a lid on

• keep track of

• pull our weight

• read between the lines

The CEO's decision to expand the company into international markets was bold and risky, but it ultimately helped the business ________ in the global economy.

• go off

• thrive

• get along

• fall through

In spite of the team’s hard work and dedication, the new product launch was a failure, and the whole operation seemed to ________ within weeks.

• get by

• fall apart

• skip

• work out

His inability to understand the situation properly often led him to make decisions that seemed logical but would ________ later on.

• blow my mind

• strike a balance

• prove misguided

• give up

Although the proposal sounded promising at first, we quickly realized that it would ________ the organization’s long-term goals and create unforeseen complications.

• bring about

• undermine

• inspire

• pull our weight