The HR department is focused on n_________ing internal talent through a new mentorship program for junior associates.

The physical location or setting where an event, meeting, conference, or activity is scheduled to take place. (v______))

An arrangement with a bank that allows a third party (like a utility company) to transfer money from a person's account on agreed dates to pay bills. (d_____ d_______)

Attractive, engaging, alluring (ap_________)

Dehydration, dry spell (d_________t)

Global warming, atmospheric heating (g________ e________)

We interviewed several candidates for the Senior Developer role, but unfortunately, none of them quite cut the m_________ in terms of technical expertise.

In this project, the lead architect is the one who c____ the s______ (makes decisions) regarding any changes to the structural design.

Effective communication in a team is a two-way s______; it requires active listening just as much as clear speaking.

We are looking for a partnership that is m___________ly beneficial, where we gain technical expertise and they gain access to our distribution network.

The marketing team is working around the clock to l________ the product in time for the Q4 holiday shopping season

Confront, tackle, address (f______ the challenge)

Considerate, deliberate, attentive (th__________ful)