In certain Olympic sports, there has been a _____ increase in speeds in recent Games. SUBSTANCE
substantial
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This has been particularly ______ in cycling, for instance, leading to questions about how much of the vastly improved performance is the result of better training. NOTICE
noticable
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This has been particularly noticeable in cycling, for instance, leading to questions about how much of the vastly improved ____ is the result of better training and fitter athletes. PERFORM
performance
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This led to questions about how much of the vastly improved performance is the result of better training and fitter athletes, and how much of it is down to _______ advances. TECHNOLOGY
technological
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Some would argue that the constant _______ of sports technology is just as important as the ongoing improvements in training methods. EVOLVE
evolution
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Some would argue that the constant evolution of sports technology has made the sport more exciting for participants and spectators _______. LIKE
alike
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Some would argue that the constant evolution of sports technology has made the sport more exciting for ________ and spectators alike. PARTICIPATE
participants
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For this to be fair, however, it assumes the _________ of the new equipment to all the competing athletes. AVAILABLE
availability
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For this to be fair, however, it assumes the availability of the new equipment to all the competing athletes, which for ____ reasons is unlikely to be the case for some. ECONOMY
economical
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In everyday situations a saving of just 0.01 seconds may sound ______, but in an Olympic context in can make all the difference between winning and losing. SIGNIFY
insignificant
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Years ago, anyone with a degree could be _____ confident of finding a job. REASON
reasonably
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But with ever more graduates looking for work, that confidence has now been replaced by _____ even among those with a Master’s. CERTAIN
uncertainity
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Many universities already aim to develop such skills as part of their course, frequently with the help of professional _______ working in the relevant sectors. ADVICE
