Patient medical records are strictly _____ and cannot be shared without written consent. (A) confident (B) confidence (C) confidential (D) confidently Please sign the lease _____ forms and return them to the landlord by the end of the month. (A) renew (B) renews (C) renewable (D) renewal The real estate market currently offers several _____ investment opportunities for new buyers. (A) lucidity (B) luckily (C) lucrative (D) luck Due to the sudden storm, the airline announced the _____ of all outgoing flights. (A) cancel (B) canceled (C) canceling (D) cancellation The factory had to halt _____ temporarily because of a mechanical failure in the assembly line. (A) production (B) product (C) productive (D) produce The new branch office is conveniently located _____ walking distance of the subway station. (A) among (B) between (C) within (D) without Dr. Evans _____ a course of antibiotics to treat the patient's infection. (A) subscribed (B) prescribed (C) described (D) inscribed The board of directors was very pleased with the _____ results of the annual audit. (A) impress (B) impression (C) impressed (D) impressive This new printer is not _____ with our existing computer operating system. (A) comparison (B) comparable (C) competence (D) compatible Please register for the event __(145)__ the company intranet by Wednesday. within(B) via(C) between(D) among The keynote speaker arrived late________heavy traffic on the expressway leading to the convention center. (A) because (B) due to (C) as (D) since Any expenses incurred during the business trip will be reimbursed,________that valid receipts are submitted. (A) provided (B) so (C) as if (D) even Technicians are currently investigating the cause of the network failure________attempting to restore service. (A) while (B) during (C) for (D) but The new environmentally friendly packaging has been receiving favorable________from consumers worldwide. (A) reactions (B) reacts (C) reacted (D) reactive We are looking for a candidate who is not only qualified but also________to relocating to our overseas branch. (A) agreeable (B) agreed (C) agreement (D) agreeably ________strictly monitoring inventory levels, the warehouse manager was able to reduce waste by 15 percent. (A) By (B) At (C) To (D) Of However, as a loyal client, you are eligible for a __[132]__ discount of 10 percent if you renew before the deadline. (A) steep (B) potential (C) temporary (D) substantial Should you decide not to renew, please let us know as soon as possible so we can arrange for the return of any keys or access cards__ [133]__ in our possession. (A) holding (B) held (C) hold (D) holds We look forward to __[134]__ serving your company. continue continued continuing continuation During the construction period, the cafeteria will be__ [135]__ closed. temporaries temporarily temporary temporariness We are confident that the improvements will be __[138]__ the wait. (A) value (B) price (C) worth (D) cost Participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops __[139]__ by top executives. lead leading leader led Register by April 15 to receive a 20 percent discount on the __[140]__ fee. enrollment salary product fine Analysts predict that this expansion will __[144]_ Novart Tech's revenue by 15 percent over the next fiscal year. boost express depend resolve _________ experiencing a slight decline in sales last quarter, the company remains profitable. (A) Even (B) Despite (C) Although (D) However The revised employee handbook outlines the procedures for requesting _________ for travel expenses. (A) investment (B) reimbursement (C) statement (D) engagement Local residents have expressed concern about the _________ of the proposed chemical factory. (A) proximity (B) approximation (C) conclusion (D) movement The director insisted that Mr. Evans _________ the negotiation team in the upcoming merger talks. (A) lead (B) leads (C) leading (D) led The financial audit revealed a significant _________ between the projected and actual revenue. (A) discrepancy (B) distraction (C) distribution (D) display Those _________ to participate in the pension plan must submit their forms by Friday. (A) wish (B) wished (C) wishing (D) wishes Please do not hesitate to contact us _________ you have further questions regarding your policy. (A) should (B) could (C) might (D) would The grand opening of the new branch has been _________ scheduled for September 15th. (A) tentatively (B) scarcely (C) numerously (D) rigidly High-speed internet access is _________ in all conference rooms at no extra charge. (A) available (B) agreeable (C) approachable (D) accountable The cost of raw materials has risen, _________ forcing the manufacturer to adjust its prices. (A) there (B) therefore (C) thereby (D) whereas Passengers traveling on the express train are requested to _________ from using mobile phones in the quiet carriage. (A) refrain (B) restrict (C) refuse (D) reject To support this, we are introducing a new policy whereby employees will be __[131]__ up to two days of paid leave per year to volunteer for approved charitable organizations. (A) granted (B) donated (C) required (D) applied This initiative reflects our ongoing __[132]__ to making a positive impact on the communities where we operate. commitment committee commission comment Based on your company's strong financial performance over the last fiscal year, we are pleased to approve an increase in your credit limit to £50,000, __[135]__ immediately. effect effects effective effectively We value your business and look forward to __[138]__ our partnership. continue continuing continued continuation This marks the company's first __[139]__into the Colorado market. venture departure closure failure gh If we do not hear from you by Friday, we will __[145]__ with a partial shipment of the available items. (A) proceed (B) process (C) precede (D) proceeds We apologize for any __[146]__ this may cause and appreciate your understanding. convenience inconvenience convenient inconvenient Any employee wishing to access the laboratory after hours must display a valid security _______ at all times. (A) permission (B) allowance (C) admission (D) badge Before signing the lease, tenants should inspect the property _______ to identify any existing damages. (A) thoroughly (B) thorough (C) thoroughness (D) thoroughfare Please utilize the _______ envelope provided to return your signed contract to the Human Resources department. (A) enclosed (B) enclose (C) enclosing (D) enclosure The chef recommends that diners with specific food allergies _______ the waitstaff before ordering. (A) notified (B) notify (C) to notify (D) notifying Unless the budget is approved by Friday, the construction project will not _______ as planned. (A) proceed (B) precede (C) process (D) procedure _______ primarily for business travelers, the hotel offers high-speed internet and fully equipped conference rooms. (A) Design (B) Designs (C) Designed (D) Designing The revised safety regulations apply to all factory workers, _______ of their seniority or position. (A) regarding (B) regards (C) regard (D) regardless Achieving the sales target this quarter will require a _______ effort from the entire marketing team. (A) collaborative (B) collaborate (C) collaboratively (D) collaboration _______ strict quality control measures, a few defective products were accidentally shipped to customers. (A) Although (B) Despite (C) However (D) Whereas By the time the CEO arrives at the banquet, the guests _______ their main course. (A) finish (B) finished (C) will finish (D) will have finished The merger between the two pharmaceutical giants is expected to create the largest company in the _______. (A) industry (B) industrial (C) industrious (D) industrialize This requirement is being implemented to __135__ the customs clearance process and reduce holding times at the border. expedite impede observe predict We strive to make this adjustment as ___138____ as possible for your business and appreciate your continued partnership. effort effortless efforts effortlessly Connect the wires to the corresponding terminals ___140____ on the diagram. show shown showing shows If the screen remains blank, check the ___142____ of the batteries to ensure they are inserted correctly. destination reputation orientation station Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume ___145____ our online portal by October 15. (A) onto (B) between (C) via (D) without