Business partner B2+, units 1-4 vocabulary revie ...

We interviewed several candidates for the Senior Developer role, but unfortunately, none of them quite cut the m_________ in terms of technical expertise.

Considerate, deliberate, attentive (th__________ful)

The HR department is focused on n_________ing internal talent through a new mentorship program for junior associates.

The physical location or setting where an event, meeting, conference, or activity is scheduled to take place. (v______))

Although the restructuring plan is unpopular with the staff, the CEO insists that the board has the best interests of the employees at h_______ to ensure long-term job security.

The sudden collapse of that tech giant serves as a c____________ tale for any company that ignores shifting market trends and fails to innovate.

The f_______ g_______ provided unexpected insights, revealing that younger users find our current interface somewhat unintuitive

Confront, tackle, address (f______ the challenge)

Natural fuel sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. (f______ f______))

We are looking for a partnership that is m___________ly beneficial, where we gain technical expertise and they gain access to our distribution network.

An arrangement with a bank that allows a third party (like a utility company) to transfer money from a person's account on agreed dates to pay bills. (d_____ d_______)

In this project, the lead architect is the one who c____ the s______ (makes decisions) regarding any changes to the structural design.

Dehydration, dry spell (d_________t)

Effective communication in a team is a two-way s______; it requires active listening just as much as clear speaking.

Attractive, engaging, alluring (ap_________)

Global warming, atmospheric heating (g________ e________)

The marketing team is working around the clock to l________ the product in time for the Q4 holiday shopping season

Before we allocate the budget for a full-scale field study, we need to conduct thorough d____ r________ to see what our competitors have already published.