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Scientists are hoping for a ______ in the search for a cure for cancer.
breakthrough
The release from prison of two terrorists has provoked a public ______.
outcry
They say this was the biggest TURNOUT/DOWNTURN for any artist in Spain. The concert was packed with people!
turnout
The company will be forced to make CUTBACKS/CRACKDOWNS in all departments.
cutbacks
Experts claim that Spain's economic recovery is a LONG/SHORT-term process. It might take some years!
long
One of the DRAWBACKS/SETBACKS of living on your own is having to cook every day.
drawbacks
Did you know that the _____ of a fly is estimated to be about a month? I thought they lived longer.
lifespan
There was a lot of negative _____ from the customers. Most of them were very disappointed with the food.
feedback
It’s too early to predict the _____ of the election, but I fear that Trump might win.
outcome
The ______ for today is cloudy and dry at first with showers later.
outlook
When Christian was about to win, he suffered a major ______ (SET) and eventually lost.
setback
Climate change is a ______ (WORLD) problem, although some people deny this.
worldwide
Anselmo told me that learning this new vocabulary is ______ (WHILE) in order to pass the exam.
worthwhile
