AWL 1-2-3-4 Word forms for Quizlet Live

deduced

From the available evidence, the detective _______ that the killer had to be the gardener. All the evidence pointed to that conclusion.

individualistic

Generally speaking, many Asian cultures give a lot of importance to the group, while Western cultures can be more _______ .

philosophy

Greece is considered the birthplace of ancient ___________ . In that society, we can find the first records of thinkers who wondered about our existence and the meaning of life.

formulaic

His writing style is very ________ : you can feel that it's a simple combination of sentences and tricks he has memorized.

domesticate

Horses and zebras are similar animals in many respects. However, while it's possible to _____________ the former, it's impossible to do so with the latter.

stress

I have been under a lot of ________ recently: I'm having problems at work, and my son had some health issues that worried me a lot.

considerable

I have spent a ________ amount of time on this project. For months, I worked on it at least five hours a day.

assuming

I hope to go to college next year, __________ that I pass my exams.

debatable

I know you did a lot of research on this issue, but I think your conclusion is ____________ : I am not sure the data you have support it.

community

I like this neighborhood. Since the first time I visited it, I felt there was a sense of _______ : everybody seems to know each other, and people are really friendly.

prediction

I think the most students will pass the test, but some will fail. To be more specific, my ________ is that around 20 percent of them will not pass.

specific

I told her three times the _________ time and place of our meeting, yet she went to another place at a different hour.

conception

I was a part of the team that created the project since its _______________ , which means from the very first day.

commitment

I'm questioning his ________ to this company. He said he believes in our mission and wants to stay here for a while, but I think he's considering applying for other jobs.

creativity

I've always been impressed by her ___________ : she is always coming up with original and artistic ideas for her work.

respond

If people are in a coma, they don't ______ to external stimuli. For example, if you pricked their skin with a needle, they wouldn't move at all.

exporters

If the currency of a country strengthens against the dollars, ___________ are usually not happy, because they find it hard to sell their products abroad.

required

If the job description says that a master's degree is ________ , it means that you don't have any hope if you only have a high school diploma.

consensus

If there is a general _____ among experts on an issue, it means that they generally agree.

misinterpret

If you _________ another driver's wave as a friendly hello, you're probably missing the fact that he's trying to tell you one of your headlights isn't working.

procedural

If you are stressed because you have to follow so many rules at work, you could say that the _________ requirements of your job are getting you down.

unrestricted

If you buy the one-year membership at this gym, you will have __________ access to all their facilities, 24 hours a day.

summary

If you don't want to watch this movie, I'll tell you the ________ of the plot.

illegally

If you enter a country ________ , which means without a valid passport and visa, you will be arrested and deported once they find you.

excluded

If you feel __________ from a group of people, you should try to understand why they don't let you in.

benefit

If you give someone the __________ of the doubt, you are believing what they say and taking their word even though you have some doubt about what really happened.

internal

If you hit your head on the ground, you should go to the hospital. Even you don't see any blood, there might be some ___________ damage.

alternate

If you really have these crazy ideas, it means you live in an ___________ reality, where everything is the opposite of what it really is.

documentation

If you sell a house, a lot of _________ is required by the local government office. You will have to sign a lot of forms.

transfer

If you want to __________ a file that is over 30 mb, you might find out that quantity will exceed the limit set by some e-mail providers.

initiative

If you want to be liked by your employer, you should show ___________ , which means that you should show you can start projects by yourself and not necessarily wait for instructions from others.

adequate

If you want to climb a mountain, make sure that you are trained and that you have ___________ clothing for the sudden weather changes.

technique

If you want to increase your confidence when speaking in public, one effective ________ is to practice in front of a mirror.

location

If you want to open a restaurant, the _________ is the most important criterion for success.

procedure

If you want to visit the United States, the _____ you have to follow in order to get a visa can be quite time-consuming.

alternative

If you're interested in novel, audiobooks are an interesting _________ to normal books.

subsequent

Initially, I thought I knew what the problem was. Unfortunately, __________ events showed that my initial theory was wrong.

percent

It has been estimated that over 30 ________ of the Japanese population is over 60 years old.

assumption

It is a common _______ that art forms such as ballet are elitist and have no general appeal to the masses.

equate

That brand is incredibly successful, and their customers are loyal. They _______ the brand name with quality: once they buy a product made by that company, they know it will last forever.

sexual

That man has been arrested with the charge of ________ harassment after some women accused him of touching them inappropriately.

potential

That player is young, but I believe he has a lot of ____________ : we should give him a chance.

seeker

That student is an attention _________ : he's always raising his hand because he wants to show the teacher that he knows everything.

authoritative

The Economist and the New York Times are two of the most __________ publications on world affairs.

consumption

The Health Ministry is worried because a new survey has shown that the ________ of sugar among Thais has increased 98% in ten years. People simply eat too much sugar.

institute

The National Cancer ____________ is a health organization established by the government in order to do research on cancer and its possible cure.

strategic

The Nazi offensive in Russia in 1942 failed because of several ____________ mistakes: one of them was to push forward while the army was running out of gas for its tanks.

civilizations

The concept of the "clash of _________ " hypothesizes that people's cultural and religious identities will be the primary source of conflict in the coming decades.

demonstrate

The data I collected while doing research __________ that my theory was correct.

apparently

The details of the horrific murder are not clear yet, but the media are talking about it already. ____________ , the killer stabbed the victim multiple times with a kitchen knife.

civilized

When you are in a classroom, you need to act in a ________ manner. It's not appropriate for you to run around like a crazy child in the room.

publications

When you do research, you should read as many _____________ as you can.

specify

When you go to have your hair cut, you need to ________ how many centimeters the hairdresser should cut.

constructive

When you work in a team, if there's something you don't like, you need to learn how to express ________ criticism: it's the only way the people around you can improve.

conclusion

When you write a paper, you always end by summing up your arguments and drawing a _____ about what you've been writing about.

insignificant

When you're part of a team, your feelings are ________ ; it is your actions that really matter.

conceptual

______________ art is art for which the idea behind the work is more important than the finished art object.

traditionally

The division of tasks in families has changed a lot in the past decades. _____________ , women would stay at home and take care of the kids, but now many of them have a career.

structural

The earthquake caused _________________ damages to many buildings. Even those which didn't collapse look quite shaky.

injured

The earthquake that hit Indonesia killed 1,400 people and left 3,850 ___________ .

inconclusive

The evidence collected by the police proved to be _________ . They still can't say for sure who murdered the victim.

series

The explosion was the latest in a _______ of terrorist attacks that hit the city this year.

coordinated

The fact that multiple bombs exploded in different locations at the same time makes the police think that the attacks were ______________ by a mastermind.

committing

The financial crisis led to a significant increase in the number of people ___________ suicide in the last two years.

outcome

The future of the industry will depend on the _________ of next month's election.

assess

The government called an emergency meeting in order to ____________ the situation after the terrorist attack.

scheme

The government has introduced a new recycling _________ , with which it aims to raise the citizens' environmental awareness.

compensation

The government offered 10,000 baht in ________ for the families affected by the floods.

implemented

The government said that it was going to fight corruption with every means possible, but no new changes have been ___________ .

conference

The hotel offers several facilities for businessmen, such as a ____________ center, printing and fax services, and multilingual translators.

hence

The number of cars on the city's roads is rising every year. __________ , the amount of pollution will increase as well.

debate

The parents told the teenager that the subject of using the car is not up for _________ , which means their answer is final.

selected

The party organized by the company was very exclusive: only around 50 _______ people were invited.

purchased

The phone that I __________ last year is giving me a lot of problems. I think I will need to buy a new one soon.

documenting

The photographer spent years ____________ the lives of miners. His pictures have been published in several magazines.

involvement

The police arrested a suspect soon after the horrific murder, but the man denied his _________ in the crime.

identify

The police is trying to __________ the suspect from the images of the security cameras.

insufficient

The quantity of the product that we have in stock is _________ : it will not be enough for the whole month.

issue

The recent shootings and protests involving the Afro-American community in the United States show that racism is still a huge ________ in the country.

investors

The recent stock market crash has shaken _________ . Now, they don't know if they should invest more money, of if it's the moment to pull out.

occupied

The workers have _______ the factory, in protest with the low wages. They are asking for a 100 dollars raise.

options

There are a number of ________ available, but we don't know which one we should choose. We can't really make a decision.

participants

There are currently more than 30 million active __________ in youth sports in America.

ranging

This area is quite popular with tourists because it offers activities for everybody, _________ from activities for families to activities for young couples.

elements

This book has all the _________ to become a successful movie, too: there's war, love, friendship and death. The cinema audiences would love it.

core

This company now has expanded its business to different sectors, but its __________ business remains the food and beverages sector.

approximation

This figure is only an ____________ . Right now I don't remember the precise number, but I'll look it up later.

sequence

This has been an unusual __________ of unlucky events for our family: first a burglar broke into our house, then we had a car accident, and finally our grandfather died.

features

This hotel has the best facilities for business trips in town. It _________ a convention center, private printing and fax services, and teleconference services.

sum

This house costs 20 million baht. Even though I have a nice job, I cannot afford such a ______ .

removable

This is a _________ sticker: you can remove it and apply it again, any time you want.

considering

After __________ the different options I had, I decided not to apply for that job.

normality

After a long holiday away from home, it's normal to miss the __________ of your everyday life.

assessed

After a thorough inspection, the insurance company ______________ the damage at 2,500 dollars.

attributed

After analyzing the company's lack of success abroad, the consultants _________ the failure to a lack of preparation.

justify

It was becoming increasingly difficult to ________ his actions. They were so bad that nobody could find a reason to explain them.

finally

It's taken so much of my time, but _________ next week I'll hand in my term paper!

regional

Italy is a country where people speak Italian, but there is also a wide range of ____________ dialects and accents.

computing

"Data _______ " is a new technology trend used to identify trends and extract relevant information by analyzing the data available.

method

"There's ________ in his madness" is a famous quote. It means that there is often a plan behind a person's apparently inexplicable behavior.

serial

10 people have been murdered in similar circumstances in this area in the past 4 years; police suspect there's a ________ killer going around.

conduct

A 'code of _________' is a set of rules outlining the social norms and rules and responsibilities of, or proper practices for an individual, party or organization.

culturally

Japan's culture has been deeply influenced by China during its history. _________ speaking, they share a lot of traits.

affect

Lack of sleep and unhealthy eating habits can ________ your performance at work.

demonstration

Let me give you a ____________ of how the camera works.

cyclical

Monsoon rains are a __________ phenomenon in South-East Asia: they happen every year during the rainy season.

functional

A Swiss-army knife is very ________ : it can be used in a variety of situations, and you should always bring one with you.

code

A _______ of conduct is a set of rules outlining the social norms and rules and responsibilities for an individual, party or organization.

contractor

A ____________ is a person who is hired to perform work or to provide goods at a certain price or within a certain time.

underestimate

A famous basketball coach once said: "Never __________ the heart of a champion". He meant that truly good players can come up with amazing performances any time.

label

A good way to store your stuff when you move to a new house is to put it in separate boxes, with one _______ for each box.

correspondent

A journalist who reports from another country is called a foreign __________ .

data

A latest trend in journalism is ___________ journalism, which uses numbers and statistics to show the trends behind a story.

achieve

A lot of people fail to _______ their goals not because they lack the required abilities, but because they give up too soon.

chapter

A new ________ in my life has just started: I got married, I found a new job and soon I'll be a father.

survey

A new __________ published by our university shows that most students want a degree in English because they believe it will give them better career options.

commit

A new study found out that many people who have spent time in prison _________ crimes again after they are released.

consistently

My dad ______________ falls asleep on the sofa after lunch: every day, he starts watching TV and after a few minutes his eyes are closed.

unconventional

My friend Andrew is quite an _______ character; he doesn't have a fixed residence, travels all the time and doesn't care about working.

resident

My friend Pablo travels all over the world, but he mostly lives in Brazil. He has been a ___________ there for a long time.

goal

My long term ________ is to become fluent in English; in the short term, my priority is to pass PC.

emergency

Please push the red button only in case of _____________ .

cultural

Pokemon Go has instantly become a worldwide ________ phenomenon.

individual

Quantifying the performance of _____ players in a team activity can be tricky.

link

Scientists have long ago found a causal _______ between cigarettes and lung cancer.

job

Searching for your first ________ after university can be quite a stressful experience.

justified

She __________ her bad performance in the exam by blaming the teacher.

implementation

She did not participate in the creation of the plan, but she was responsible for its ____________ .

exclusively

She dresses __________ in black; she never buys clothes of other colours

granted

She has been ________ a 5,000 dollars scholarship to study in the UK. She's so happy!

insecurity

She is very shy and lacks confidence, and that is why she hasn't been successful in her career. Her __________ prevented her from being promoted.

approachable

She seems distant at first, but if you know her better you'll find out that she is very __________ : you can always ask her to help.

prior

She went to MUIC. ________ to that, she attended an international school.

perceptive

She's a very _________ student: she is very good at noticing and understanding things that many people do not notice.

resourceful

She's a very __________ person: she's always coming up with new ideas and excels at solving problems with whatever is at hand.

obtain

Should we always try to ________ more material things, or should we sometimes be content with less?

overall

Thousands of dancers dressed in traditional clothing took part in the ceremony. The ________ visual effect was spectacular.

methodical

Throughout the quarter, she proved to be a ________ student: every day she would go through her notes, underline the most important parts and then organize them in folders.

transferable

Tired of being a soldier, he left the army, but he couldn't find a job easily: his skills weren't very _________ from the military to the civilian world.

maximize

To __________ my chances of passing the exam, I'm studying hard every day until I go to bed.

illustrate

To ___________ my theory, I will provide a few examples that should clarify what I'm trying to explain.

primary

To pass the intensive course, the __________ focus of students should be on completing their assignments. Every day they are required to work from home.

specifically

Today's lecture will be on human rights. ______ , the professor will will talk about freedom of speech and freedom of worship.

occurrence

Traffic jams are a daily _______ in many Asian megalopolis: Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila and Dhaka are all known for the huge amount of cars on their streets.

restrictions

Two days after the terrorist attack, security __________ in the city have been lifted and public transport is operating as normal.

task

UN peacekeepers have been assigned the difficult _______ of trying to end the conflict and restore normalcy in the country.

obvious

Unemployment has been the most _________ cost of the recession: everybody can see that the number of workers who lost their jobs has sharply increased.

valid

Unless you have a ________ justification, you will be marked as absent.

priorities

What are your _________ in life? Is money more important than love and a family, or the opposite?

interpretations

What he said was open to a number of ____________ : different people understood it differently.

irrelevant

What you wrote on this page is completely _____________ to your term paper. It's a completely different topic, and you shouldn't cover it in this paper.

components

Whatever you buy at IKEA will have different __________ that you will have to assemble by yourself.

implying

When I said "It's getting late" and started yawning, I was ________ that my guests should leave soon.

reaction

When I told him the bad news, his __________ surprised me: he didn't seem upset at all.

corresponded

When I was a kid, I ___________ with a pen friend in France for a few years.

phase

When I was a teenager, there was a year when I smoked 40 cigarettes a day. However, that was just a ________ . I stopped smoking a few years later.

economists

When asked to predict the situation for next year, all __________ said they believe the GDP will grow by over 4 percent.

maintain

When faced with a stressful situation, it can be difficult to ______________ your composure and remain calm.

project

When is the deadline for this ________ ? I think it should be completed by this Sunday.

itemizing

When it comes to reducing your taxable income, _______________ your deductions can really maximize your tax savings.

significance

When people saw the images of the Twin Towers collapsing on 9/11, they instantly realized the huge ________ of that event.

evaluate

When teachers __________ their students' speaking skills, they also need to consider the students' personalities. Some kids are shy, and maybe that's the reason they don't speak much.

response

When the band played their most famous song at the concert, the ______ of the audience was enthusiastic.

legality

When the new military government granted an amnesty to the coup makers, many law experts questioned the _________ of this decision.

justification

When the teacher asked the student why he came so late to class, his __________ was that the traffic was really bad.

validity

When we discussed our term paper, the professor questioned the ______ of our data.

administer

When you _______ something, you give it to others. This can apply to a dose of medicine, an order, a survey, or a punishment.

funded

According to the police, the terrorists who organized the attack are ______________ by Saudi Arabia.

obtained

After carefully folding a sheet of paper multiple times, he _____________ a beautiful origami.

area

After graduating from university, he decided to pursue a career in the _________ of study that he liked the most.

finalising

After months of negotiations, the two companies are ___________ a deal that will merge them into one new company.

implement

After the Parliament approves the new law, the government will have to __________ it.

dominant

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States has been the ___________ superpower in the world.

contributed

After the earthquake, many people __________ to the reconstruction effort, giving money or part of their time.

criteria

After the entrance exam, the __________ for the selection process are the following: 1) The essay score counts for 50% of the final score 2) The multiple choice tests counts 30% 3) The interview counts 20% .

normally

After the interruption of services this morning, the problem has been solved, and subway trains are now running _________________ .

authorities

After the latest financial scandal, the country's _____________ launched a crackdown on corruption among local businessmen.

subsequently

After the police found him with two pounds of cocaine, the man was arrested and __________ convicted on drug trafficking charges.

acquired

After working for ten years in different countries, my friend has _______ a lot of experience.

normalization

After years of not talking to each other, the two governments are working towards a ___________ of their diplomatic relations.

theorized

Albert Einstein _________ the existence of gravitational waves.

evaluation

Although he looked unharmed after the accident, the child was taken to a hospital for ______ , just to be safe.

registered

Although the ship has a Greek flag, it is ______ as Liberian.

distinct

Although those twins look absolutely the same, they have _______ personalities: one is shy and insecure, whereas the other is outgoing and self-confident.

hypothesis

An ________ is an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion.

economic

Analysts predict that the __________ impact of the earthquake will be massive, possibly even 2-3 percent of the country's GDP.

relocate

As my dad is an international school teacher, every few years we need to ___________ to another country.

mechanism

As our company has just been established, we have no __________ for assessing the success of our latest advertising campaign.

physical

Astronauts need to have both mental and _______ strength to complete their mission.

unavailable

At first he said that he was willing to help me move the furniture to my new apartment, but later he said he was _____________ because he had a meeting he couldn't miss.

traditional

At the travel fair I've visited, the country's different ethnic groups exhibited their _________ costumes. I saw some wonderful dresses!

communicator

Barack Obama is universally considered an excellent ____________ , and if you listen to one of his speeches you will understand why people say so.

projected

Based on the current models, global temperatures are ________ to rise by 2.4 degrees by 2050.

undertook

Because of the economic crisis, the new president _______ to keep tax increases to a minimum.

secure

Because of the recent wave of violence, police told foreigners living outside ___________ compounds to travel with guards.

analyzing

Before implementing a plan, ____________ its weaknesses and strengths is essential in order to achieve success.

ensure

Before take-off, you should _________ that you have fastened your seat belt.

occupational

Being a soldier carries many _________ risks, for example dying in battle or suffering long-lasting injuries.

corporations

In today's globalized economy, __________ are usually dominant in their respective business sector.

deregulation

Big financial companies are asking for a ___________ of the financial sector, because they think that fewer rules could lead to bigger profits.

maintenance

Buying property can be a good investment in the long term, but you should be aware that it comes with steep transaction costs and _____________ expenses.

process

Charles Darwin's work proved that the natural selection _________ is survival of the fittest.

major

For people who choose to migrate to another country, poverty and lack of jobs are often _______ factors: they move in the hope of improving their economic prospects.

consent

Initially he opposed the project, but in the end he gave his ________ to it.

definition

Computer monitors from 15 years ago might still be working, but they have very low _________ : if you zoom in an image, it might be grainy.

creationism

Contrary to evolutionism, _________ is the theory according to which all living things exist because of God, and not because of natural selection.

construct

Developers want to ________ a new shopping mall here, but residents would rather see a new public park.

authorization

Did anybody give you the ___________ to leave early?

environmental

Do you remember the 2011 tsunami in Japan? Its ________ impact was really severe: it caused a nuclear disaster at Fukushima, which made it impossible for residents to live there.

domesticated

Dogs derive from wolves. Basically, they are wolves that have been ________ by humans.

stressing

For years many analysts have been _________ the fact that Thai education needs major reforms, but up to now not much has changed.

distribution

Due to the bad weather conditions, the _____________ of aid to the people affected by the catastrophic earthquake is slower than predicted. Many of them haven't had food to eat for days.

domestic

Due to the eruption of the volcano, all international and ___________ flights were cancelled.

access

Due to the snow, it is impossible to __________ that area at the moment.

migrate

Due to their poor economic prospects, hundreds of thousands of people ___________ each year.

coordinating

During the __________ process, an effort is made to create unity among the various activities of an organisation.

initiated

During the ritual, she was formally ___________ into the secret group, which means that from now on she is part of it.

approximately

Each class at PC has _________ 20-25 students.

beneficial

Eating vegetables daily can have an extremely ____________ effect on your health.

accessible

Email accounts are not ________ until you type in your username and password.

reactive

Employers value workers who follow a proactive approach, instead of a ____________ one.

migration

Environmentalists believe that climate change could affect __________ patterns in the next decades, as people will leave areas affected by rising sea levels and hotter temperatures.

immigrants

Europe has seen a recent arrival of hundreds of thousands of__________ from Africa and the Middle East.

coordinator

Every PC level has a ___________ who supervises all the teachers in that level and makes sure that standards and procedures are followed properly.

civil

Every country has a ______ code, which is is a collection of laws designed to deal with the core areas of private law.

registration

Every local government office has an office that takes care of the ___________ of births, marriages, and deaths.

categorising

Every year, a good shop owner should run an inventory, which involves _________ the products he has in stock.

unconstitutional

Expert believe that the law that was recently approved by Parliament might be ____________ . In that case, the Supreme Court might declare it void.

sexualized

Feminist activists complain that the image of women on Thai media is constantly ___________ .

commission

For every product that they manage to sell, salesmen in this company receive a _______ of 4 percent of the product's value.

journal

For my term paper, I found very useful an academic _______________ that has written extensively on this subject.

context

He claims that his words were taken out of ____________ : what he really meant in that situation was completely different from what the media say.

principle

He decided to reject the proposal on _______: he just felt that it would have been morally wrong to accept it.

predictably

He didn't study much throughout the course. __________ , he failed the final exam.

analyst

He has studied this topic for 25 years, and now that he's an _____________ a lot of journalists call him to know his opinion.

inconsistent

He is a very talented player, but he can be quite ___________ : he alternates amazing performances and appalling showings.

unprincipled

He is willing to do anything in order to reach his goal, even if it harms others. In other words, he's really __________ .

obviously

He looks so tired this morning. __________ , he hasn't slept well.

consensual

He was accused of sexually abusing that girl, but he claimed that it was a _________ act.

focus

He's a student with a lot of potential, but he lacks ___________ . You can tell that he's intelligent, but his attention span is quite short and he isn't very motivated.

credit

He's a very selfish person. Whenever he works in a team, he likes to take ________ for every success, but blames the others when things go bad.

predictable

He's quite _________ in his daily habits: he's always doing the same things, day after day.

unprofessional

He's very ________ at work: he's always arriving late and missing deadlines, because he's chatting on Facebook all the time.

achievements

Her ________ are really impressive. She comes from a rural background, but now she is a successful businesswoman.

unjustifiably

Her father was ________ harsh on her when she was a kid. Every time she misbehaved, he would hit her with a belt.

unjustifiable

His behavior was _________ : after all his parents did for him, he stole money from his father's wallet.

proportionate

His body is not __________ at all: his arms are so much shorter than his legs, which makes him quite ugly.

specified

I ______ what I wanted, so why did you find it so hard to understand?

overestimated

I ________ him; I thought he would do well in the exam, but actually he performed very poorly. I guess he's not as good as I thought.

financial

I can understand that emotions played a role in your choice. From a __________ point of view, however, your decision doesn't make any sense: I'm afraid you'll lose a lot of money.

abnormal

I can't recognize him anymore. He smokes, he drinks, he uses bad words, he becomes violent with random people... his behavior is really _________ . What happened to him?

stressed

I can't sleep well because I have too much work to do. I'm really _________ . Maybe I should go on holiday.

constantly

I can't stand him anymore: he is __________ using bad words and interrupting people when they talk.

evident

I don't know why he is so rude to you, but it is ___________ that he has some issues with you that he doesn't want to talk about.

previous

I don't like this new manager: the __________ manager was much better.

positively

I don't respond very __________ to being bossed around - it just makes me angry.

concentrate

I find it really hard to ___________ on my work if I don't have a cup of coffee in the morning. I keep falling asleep.

hypothetical

In English, the 2nd conditional is used for _________ situations, which are situations that don't exist and that we are just imagining.

framework

In PC4, students have to write a term paper based on the the book "Collapse", in which the writer proposes a five-parts __________ on the issue of sustainability for countries and societies.

tradition

In Thailand, during the Songkhran celebrations it is a ________________ to play with water.

parameter

In Thailand, skin color is still a ________ to evaluate a person's beauty, and many people find this quite racist.

variation

In Thailand, the _________ of the temperature between days and nights is not very high. Instead, in countries like Russia or in the Sahara desert, a hot day can easily turn into a cold night after the sun sets.

integral

In U.S. schools, sports are an ____________ part of the curriculum.

civilians

In World War II, most of the casualties were not soldiers, but _________ .

indicators

In a new report by the Ministry of Finance, all economic ____________ show that the GDP is set to decrease in the next months.

restricted

In an authoritarian regime, human rights such as freedom of expression and freedom of worship are usually _______ .

circumstances

In different _________ , I would have reacted differently. Unfortunately, I couldn't change the situation I was in.

emerging

In finance, _____________ markets are the stock markets of the countries that are still considered under development.

roles

In her life, she challenged the traditional _____ assigned to women: she was a successful businesswoman and a mother of three children, and in that period, that was quite uncommon.

income

In many South-East Asian countries, ________ inequality is a major problem. There's a huge gap between the rich and the poor.

initiation

In many societies, teenagers entering adulthood go through ___________ ceremonies, where they are formally introduced to adulthood.

illegal

In most countries, driving a car is ________ for people under 18. In the United States, though, it's possible to drive after turning 16.

emphasize

In my thesis about "How to teach advanced English learners", I want to especially _________ the importance of vocabulary teaching.

conferred

In order to decide what course of action to take during the trial, the defendant _________ with his lawyers in a long meeting.

domination

In some board games with a war theme, players fight to achieve world ___________ .

corporate

In the __________ world, wearing a suit is a must for businessmen, and other styles are not considered appropriate.

consideration

In the choice of which university to attend, a number of factors should be taken into ___________ .

source

In the course of history, religion has been the ________ of many wars in Europe.

distinction

In the future, the spectacular growth of these cities' suburbs will form a tightly packed megalopolis, with no ______ from one city to the next.

finances

Lionel Messi has told a Barcelona court at his tax fraud trial that he trusted his father with his ________ and knew nothing about how his wealth is managed.

potentially

Many Europeans are worried about the latest wave of refugees. They are afraid that, ____________ , a number of terrorists might hide in groups of refugees trying to enter Europe.

consumerism

Many South-East Asian societies show a high degree of _________ , which means that people love going to shopping malls and spending a lot of money of new products.

legalize

Many countries around the world are debating whether to ____________ marijuana or not.

periodic

Many health experts are worried that the _________ outbreaks of this contagious disease could one day turn in a global epidemic.

integrate

Many immigrants in Europe struggle to ________ due to the language barrier and to cultural and religious differences.

reliant

Many teachers believe that students are becoming too ______ on private tutors.

derive

Many words in Thai ___________ from Pali and Sanskrit.

relevance

Many young people today feel that politics has no ____________ to them. Their parents' generation was much more active in political issues.

distributor

My uncle's company is the sole ___________ of this product in the country: nobody else can sell it.

justifies

Nothing __________ being cruel to animals. They are living beings that feel emotions like humans do.

statistics

Official _________ show that the number of crimes committed in the city has declined in the past decade.

consume

One of the causes of climate change is the excessive amount of fossil fuels that we _______________ .

documented

One of the most well-________________ findings in ecology over the past century has been the crucial role of climate in determining the geographical distribution of species.

grant

Our small organization has applied for a research ________ from the United Nations Development Fund.

minor

Our trip went very well: we only had a few __________ problems, but nothing too important.

selective

Oxford university is an extremely ________ academic institute. Only the best students can study there.

disproportionate

People on lower incomes spend a __________ amount of their income on food.

varies

People say that the taste of Coke ________ from country to country, as it depends on the water that has been used to produce it.

status

People who are sensitive about their ________ in society usually care more about appearance than substance.

institutions

People who show clear signs of mental problems are sometimes placed in mental _______________ , where they can be taken care of.

individuality

Perhaps the most compelling reason to keep art on school curriculum is that it allows students to express their _________ .

professionally

Please behave ________ when you are in class. You should not eat or disrupt the lesson.

technology

Smartphone ________ has developed at breakneck speed in the past decade.

factors

Sociologists believe that poverty is only one of the __________ that cause people to become criminals.

design

Software programmers who are able to ____ apps are able to earn a lot of money nowadays.

resources

Some people are afraid that, if the world keeps consuming at this crazy pace, natural ________ will one day come to an end.

environment

Sometimes, when you feel tired or have a headache because you work too much, you might just need a change of ________ . Even a brief walk in the park can help.

emerged

Soon after I bought it, my car seemed perfect, but after one month a few problems have _________ .

technologically

South Korea is one of the most ________ advanced countries.

stressful

Studying at PC can be a ________ experience for many students because there are many exams and there's always some homework to do.

sufficiency

Thailand follows the principle of " ________ economy" theorized by king Rama 9, which stipulates than people should be happy with what they have.

contrast

Thailand has a tropical climate all year round; in __________ , Russia has a cold climate.

ethnic

Thailand has some _________ minorities living along its borders, such as the Mon and the Khmer.

principally

Thailand's exports consist _________ of textiles, footwear, fishery products, rice, rubber, jewelry and automobiles.

retained

That actress is 75 now, but she looks so much younger. She has definitely ______ much of her beauty.

similarly

The Thai language derives from Pali and Sanskrit. __________, Khmer also has many words that come from these two ancient languages.

annual

The _______ company report for the year 2015 will be published tomorrow.

majority

The _______ of people in Thailand are Buddhist, whereas in Indonesia most people are Muslim.

principal

The _______ reason why I chose International Business as my major is that I want to work in the service sector.

output

The ________ of Thailand's rice production is approximately 30 million tonnes a year.

final

The _________ exams of the quarter will be on week 10.

volume

The _________ of rainfall in the past 24 hours has been unprecedented.

commentator

The _________ of this football match sounds very knowledgeable. He knows interesting details on the players' stories.

imposition

The __________ of a new tax caused widespread anger and brought many people to demonstrate in the streets against the government.

variety

The __________ of dishes in the Italian cuisine is amazing. Different regions and towns have different recipes, and they are delicious.

region

The __________ where I was born is in the North-East of Italy and is famous for its wines.

emergence

The ___________ of this problem had not been foreseen by anybody. Everybody was surprised when it happened.

emigrated

The ancestors of most citizens of the United States are people who ______________ from their countries in order to seek a better life.

sectors

The area they inherited from their grandfather was divided in four _________ , and each of them was given to one of the four cousins.

consequential

The choice of the university where you are going to study is highly _______ , because it can shape the rest of your working career.

residential

The city center is not a _________ area anymore. Rents are too expensive there, and once offices close in the evening, people go home in the suburbs.

invalid

The code you dialed is _______ . Please try again.

constitution

The committee was set up by the government with the task of drafting a new ________ , which would be the country's tenth since 1932 .

parallel

The idea that we live in a 'multiverse' made up of an infinite number of __________ universes has long been considered a scientific possibility.

dimension

The invention of the new 3D printing machine is bringing home printing to a whole new __________ .

evidence

The judge decided to acquit the accused for lack of ___________. He may have committed the crime, but it just can't be proven at the moment.

constitutes

The latest round of protests ___________ a threat to the authority of the government.

site

The local population protested against the law that made their village the proposed __________ for a new dam.

legislate

The main responsibility of a country's Parliament is to __________ effectively for the people who elected their representatives.

regime

The military ________ has cracked down on human rights, and has become more and more authoritarian.

authoritarian

The military government is becoming increasingly ______________ : it arrests anybody who takes part in a protest, and sentences dissidents to jail.

labourers

The mining sector employs tens of thousands of __________ in South Africa, where work conditions can be quite harsh.

participation

The more you work with other students and ask questions, the more your teachers will like you. In other words, class __________ counts toward your grade.

impact

The most common theory for the extinction of dinosaurs is that an asteroid hit the Earth. The force of the ______________ might have changed the climate, causing a mass extinction.

undertaken

The most recent survey of rare birds was __________ in 1990. Since then, environmentalists are afraid than more species have become extinct.

commissioned

The new CEO has __________ a survey to the Human Resources department. He wants to improve the workflow of the company staff.

funds

The new CEO likes your idea for the new building project, but right now the company cannot allocate any __________ for the construction.

administrator

The new ______ has decided to change a few things about how the company is managed.

consumers

The new law raises the VAT tax to 15 percent on food products, and that means that low-income __________ will be the ones who are hurt.

resolve

The new manager aims to _______ the problems within 30 days. He claims he knows what should be done to fix the issue.

layer

The new principles introduced a further ___________ of complexity to an already complicated theory.

establishment

The rise of the middle class, with its rising expectations, worries the ________ that has always ruled in the country.

implicates

The sentence "John was in the classroom" _________ that John is not in the classroom anymore.

assistance

The staff from the customer _________ have been very helpful in helping me solve the problem.

attitude

The student displayed a negative and uncooperative _________ throughout the course. He never studied and always disrupted classes with his constant chatting.

errors

The students failed the exam because there were too many ________ in their essays.

availability

The success of any such scheme depends on the _______ of parking spaces outside town centers.

unparalleled

The sudden rise in unemployment is _________ in the history of this country. Never had so many people lost their jobs in such a short time.

sequentially

The teacher called out the students' names ___________ , following the alphabetical order.

research

The theory advanced by that expert is interesting, but I think more _______ is needed before we can say that the theory is absolutely correct.

legislative

The traditional division of power assigns the executive power to the government, the _______ power to Parliament, and the judicial power to tribunals.

apparent

The truth of the matter didn't become ________ until we asked around and witnesses said what they had seen.

sections

The vocabulary test is composed of five ______ . In the first, you have to match the meanings; in the second, you have to cross the odd word out; in the third, ...

indication

The way a person treats a waiter, or anybody who provides a service, is often an ________ of their character.

variability

The weather in San Francisco is known for its ________ . One minute it's summer and the next can feel like winter.

variable

The weather is quite _______ in the UK. It can be sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon, then sunny again.

occupancy

There are fewer tourists compared to last year. The _________ rate in hotels is very low.

shift

There has been a perception _______ about this problem: initially, many people didn't give much importance to it, but now everybody is worried.

perception

There is a growing __________ that the country's economy is in trouble. People can't find jobs anymore, and prices are going up.

formula

There is no secret ________ for happiness: everybody should live their life as it suits them better and be themselves.

react

There was no need to _______ like that. I just said how I felt, why did you get so angry about that?

reliable

This is a very ________ motorbike; it hasn't given me any problems in 10 years.

optional

This is an ________ gadget: if you want it in your car, you have to expressly request it.

complex

This is an extremely _______ topic. You should do a lot of research before you start writing your term paper.

internally

This is an internal matter of our company, and we don't want to tell anybody about it. We will solve this issue __________ .

regulates

This is an organization that ___________ fishing in the region: it sets the rules and standards that everybody in the sector should follow.

aspects

This issue can be considered under different _______ . The way you see it depends on which of them you think is more important.

texts

This library is the best in the country. It contains an archive of the most important __________ relating to all major world religions.

negatively

This restaurant is not doing very well. Many TripAdvisor members rated it _____________ , and not many people go there to eat now.

unregulated

This sector is still _________ , which means there are no rules or restrictions in place, and everybody can do what they want.

validates

This tool _______ if a credit card is valid or not. You can enter the card number either in 4 digit groups or without any spaces.

policy

This university follows a ________ of zero tolerance towards plagiarism: if you copy from another published source, you're out.

derivation

This word is of uncertain ________ . Linguists don't really know where it originated and how it entered the language.

inadequacy

Those who suffer from "social ____________ " fear that they are not good enough to be around other people.

conductor

Water is an extremely powerful _______ of electricity. If you touch water that is in contact with a source of electricity, you can easily die.

phases

We all go through different ______ in life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.

partnering

We are ________ with this company in order to expand our business abroad; we hope that our joint business will be successful.

erroneous

We can all make some ______________ judgements sometimes, even when we think we are absolutely sure.

contribution

We want to thank Ajarn Matthew for his work here. His _________ to the program has been outstanding.

predict

Weather experts _________ that it will not rain next week.

implication

Without saying it openly, the ______________ from the report was that the government should be held responsible for the disaster.

labour

Workers on this construction site _______ from dawn to dusk, in two shifts.

specific

You asked me to go to the supermarket and buy some milk, but is there any ________ brand that you would like me to buy?

consequences

You need to be more careful this time. Before you act, try to think about the _______ of your actions.

appropriately

You need to dress _______ if you want to be allowed to enter the graduation ceremony.

inappropriate

Your language is highly ________ , young man! You should learn some respect.

despite

__________ the heavy traffic, I managed to arrive at school in time before the class started.

removing

___________ a tattoo is not easy: it requires one or more laser treatment sessions.

sexism

____________ is defined as the discrimination, typically against women, based on prejudices and stereotyping.

investing

_____________ some money in real estate is usually a good idea, but you can potentially lose money too.