The company's success was ______, with profits skyrocketing within the first year of operation.
hotshot
galling
gusto
meteoric
15
It is ______ to see how some people can be so dishonest and get away with it, while others who are honest and hardworking struggle to make ends meet.
hotshot
gusto
meteoric
galling
15
The new ______ employee was able to close several deals in just the first week on the job, impressing both his colleagues and superiors.
meteoric
gusto
galling
hotshot
15
The chef cooked with such ______, adding spices and herbs with a flourish, that the aroma of the dish filled the entire restaurant and made everyone's mouth water.
meteoric
gusto
hotshot
galling
15
______ of the company resisted any changes to the traditional way of doing things, even though it was clear that innovation was necessary to keep up with the competition.
hotshot
The old guard
go-getter
gusto
15
The new sales manager was a real ______, always pushing her team to exceed their targets and coming up with creative strategies to win new clients.
go-getter
The old guard
prejudice
scrutinise
15
______ against people of a certain race, religion, or gender is not only unfair but also harmful to society as a whole, as it perpetuates discrimination and inequality.
prejudice
hotshot
gusto
scrutinise
15
Before making a final decision, it is important to ______ all the available evidence and consider all the possible outcomes, to ensure that the best course of action is taken.
