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His decision had serious __________ that affected the whole company.
reactions
repercussions
consequences
effects
The automobile __________ is an important part of Japan's economy.
industry
trade
business
market
Higher fines may __________ people from breaking the law.
stop
discourage
prevent
deter
The company is facing serious __________ problems after losing millions of dollars.
money
economic
financial
monetary
You need to install the correct __________ before you can use the program on your computer.
system
network
software
database
The hospital keeps patient information in a secure __________ that doctors can access when necessary.
database
website
document
network
Engineers are trying to __________ a new battery that can last much longer than current batteries.
advance
develop
create
improve
A strong __________ usually means that businesses are growing and people have more opportunities to find jobs.
market
industry
economy
commerce
The international __________ has offices in more than 30 countries and employs thousands of people.
partnership
industry
corporation
organization
The company made a large __________ after its new product became very popular.
expense
profit
payment
investment
Buying shares in a new company can be a risky __________ because you may lose your money.
investment
profit
payment
income
The company plans to increase its __________ by hiring 500 additional workers next year.
workforce
employment
machinary
salary
The __________ announced new measures to reduce unemployment and support small businesses.
government
authority
administration
parliament
The company introduced a new __________ requiring employees to protect customers’ personal information.
procedure
regulation
policy
proposal
Because of rising costs, the school had to reduce its annual __________ and cancel several programs.
payment
budget
salary
income
The teacher gave the students an __________ that required them to research an environmental problem and write a report.
assessment
examination
assignment
qualification
