marked by great commotion, confusion, or uproar. The country experienced a ___________ period of political change.

a first, typical, or preliminary model of something from which others are developed. The engineers built a ___________ of the new car before mass production.

to keep in possession or use. The company ___________ its top employees by offering competitive salaries and benefits.

a step taken to avoid something. She took a ___________ to avoid the puddle.

to form a company or organization. The entrepreneurs ___________ their business after securing funding from investors.

a combination of physical and digital elements. The company embraced a ___________ approach to work, allowing employees to choose between working from home and coming into the office.

having too much to deal with; feeling unable to cope. She felt ___________ by the amount of work she had to do.

the experience of seeing something familiar in a new way. After years of working in the same industry, she had a ___________ moment when she realized there was a whole new way to approach her work.

genuine; not false or copied. The artist's work is known for its ___________ style.

the period of time that someone holds a job, position, or office. After a long ___________ at the company, she decided to retire.

not happening or existing at the same time. ___________ communication allows team members to work independently and respond at their own pace.

the process of putting a plan or idea into effect. The ___________ of the new software system was delayed due to technical difficulties.