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What does the word in bold mean? "The allure" of fame drew Jasmine to acting.

attractiveness

Many different people have been complaining about the printer today. Today, there's been a s_______ complaints about the printer.

a string of

What does the word in bold mean? Seda has "accumulated" many books over the years.

got more and more over time

a person who doubts the truth of something

a sceptic

What does the word in bold mean? Withdrawals in certain areas of London "slumped" by 60% in the four years leading up to last May, highlighting the UK's progression towards a cashless society.

sank or dropped suddenly

What does the word in bold mean? Due to unexpected expenses, Mark's financial situation began "to spiral", making it hard for him to manage his debt.

get worse in a way that becomes more and more difficult to control

If you don't install a firewall, your network will be very v_______.

vulnerable.

What does the word in bold mean? Food production must increase significantly to meet the needs of a "burgeoning" population, further escalating dire environmental consequences.

growing or developing rapidly; flourishing

What does the word in bold mean? There is a "myriad" of sights to see and things to do in England

a large amount

What does the word in bold mean? The rain has been "relentless" this week.

without stopping

Many believe that contactless transactions will completely e_______ traditional payment methods.

eclipse

Complete the sentence. Last year, they r_______ profits of more than $5 million.

racked up

Despite the rising popularity of digital payments, some individuals are hesitant to d_______ cash entirely.

ditch

Rephrase the sentence below: "The most successful societies treat different types of people fairly and equally." The most successful societies offer _______ to people from different backgrounds.

inclusion

Rephrase the sentence below: "Sara tried a new hairstyle, but didn't like it, so she went back to her old look." Sarah _______ to her previous hairstyle.

reverted

Complete the sentence below: With technology, customers are able to communicate instantly with companies and connect with managers. Technology is _______ the gap between companies and their customers.

bridging

Rephrase the sentence below: "She is able to be much more easily hurt emotionally after she lost her job." Losing her job increased her emotional _______

vulnerability.

Paul creates c_______ plans for all of his outdoor events in case it rains.

contingency

Changes in the weather can t_______ a headache.

trigger

There is hope that the g_______ between men's and women's earnings will be reduced, as statistically speaking, men earn 16% more than women on average.

gulf

What does the word in bold mean? Digital payment methods provide swift and "frictionless" transactions through smartphones or contactless cards.

smooth and efficient, without unnecessary difficulties

Advanced security measures such as encryption and two-factor authentication are crucial for "safeguarding" personal and financial information.

the act of ensuring the security of something or someone

Complete the definition: the use of detailed information about someone's body in order to prove who they are

biometrics (uncountable noun)

The criminals used e_______n technology to communicate in secret.

encryption

A cashless society raises concerns about personal l_______, as increased digital transactions may lead to privacy issues.

liberties

A cashless society poses a risk for digitally m_______ people due to their lack of access or comfort with electronic transactions.

marginalised

The telegraph is considered to be o_______. It is not used any more.

obsolete