Unless the company makes .... in the number of employees, the future .... for us is uncertain.
outlook // cutbacks
backcuts // lookout
cutbacks // outlook
The dysfunctional Simpsons family consists of Homer, Marge and their .... : Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
springing-offs
spring-off
offspringings
offspring
Many employees' .... have been affected by the recent .... in the economy.
come-ins // downturn
incomes // turndown
incomes // downturn
downturns // income
Most of the world went into .... during the .... of COVID-19.
downlock // breakout
lockdown // outbreak
lockdown // breakout
downlock // outbreak
Some journalists have accused the government of a political ....-up, stopping the public from learning the truth.
sweep
crack
cover
make
The open-air festival was a complete .... owing to bad weather conditions.
washout
downwash
outwash
washdown
A setback is...
a delay caused by an unexpected problem.
the beginning of something.
a disadvantage of something.
an economic decline.
The noun for 'strict rules' or 'measures to prevent undesirable behaviour' is...
a drawback
a crackdown
a hold-up
a cutback
Which noun means 'an important discovery or development' ?
breakout
outbreak
breakthrough
breakdown
Which noun means 'the result of something'?
outcome
feedback
outlay
intake