Reading for the Real world 2nd_Student-Book 2 Unit 23 (E)

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attempt

to try to do something, usually something that is challenging or difficult
I will attempt to swim across the English Channel.

aware

having knowledge of something
Are you aware that you have to turn in the copy of your final essay by next week?

commute

to travel some distance on a regular basis, usually to work and back
I commute about 25 minutes to work every day.

complete

to make something whole or fill in what is missing
Were you able to complete the entire survey?

cut

to reduce the size or amount of something
The president needs to cut government spending in half.

flexibility

the quality of being able to be bent or stretched
She has enough flexibility to cope with the job.

frustration

a feeling of discouragement because someone can't accomplish something
A feeling of frustration set in after learning that I'd have to work late.

loyal

displaying constant and complete support for people, countries, organizations, or ideas
My pet German Sheppard was my loyal companion who was always by my side.

policy

a set of rules or ideas that a particular group or organization uses to guide their actions
It’s the store policy not to accept returns.

pose

to ask a question, especially one that is difficult or complex
He posed an interesting question to me.

productivity

the rate at which something is made or done
The productivity increases when employees have time for themselves during the day.

recruitment

the process of recruiting
Our recruitment process is a very detailed one.

reduce

to make something smaller in size, amount, or level
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.

resistance

the act of RESISTING something
The group's resistance to change might have caused their downfall.