The team's morale was ________________ after their unexpected loss in the championship game.

The company implemented new security measures aimed at ________________ unauthorized access to sensitive information.

His consistent display of ________________ earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.

Unlike traditional beds that can trap heat, this cooling bed allows for proper heat ___________, ensuring that your pet stays cool and comfortable.

The leader's ________________ commitment to the cause inspired others to follow his lead.

The citizens' ________________ against the oppressive regime resulted in significant political changes.

Unfortunately, the report remained ________________ due to missing data that was essential for drawing accurate conclusions.

Continued pollution of the lake shows the state government's _________.

The ________________ (analogy/hallmark/cog) of his writing style was his ability to blend humor with deep philosophical insights.

Dr. Wood explained the movement of light by ___________ (overburden/hallmark/analogy) with the movement of water.

If we weren’t  ________________(accordingly/inherently/analogy) lazy, we wouldn’t work in offices. Office work is just a lot easier than chopping trees down or digging a pit.

When processes are so complex nobody really understands them, employees feel like anonymous _______ (hallmarks/cogs/overburdens) in a big machine.

Operating or performing at the best or most efficient level possible.

Important or powerful people who have a strong influence or impact in a particular area.

When something is exactly right or accurate, meeting the intended goal or expectation.

The best of a group of similar things or people

 After several hours of discussions, they managed to reach a _______________.

A long _________ can help a budget but it can make workers less productive when they return.

The building society hopes to ___________ the likely demand for each property before the auction starts.

The museum had often been ______ as an example of successful fund-raising.

She realized she had been a victim of a phone ________________ (overdrawn/buck/scam) after receiving suspicious calls from unknown numbers.

The firm went bankrupt, and because he had used his two homes as ________________ (means/collateral/buck)  when he borrowed money for the company, he lost almost everything he owned. 

I have been charged twice in one month for one small ________________ (scammed/overdrawn/bucked)  amount. 

I need to think of a _________ (overdrawn/plausible/routing) excuse for not going to the meeting.

A person who tricks or deceives others, typically to obtain money, goods, or personal information dishonestly.

A situation where the supply of a particular resource or item is limited or insufficient, leading to a shortage.

A clever and often deceptive trick or strategy used to achieve a specific goal or to deceive someone.

She makes a living out of _____________ Tina Turner in shows and films.