Consider the Issues Vocab Units 1, 2 and 3 Flashcards

1
Q

If you can find your brand in every major city in the world, your business has achieved ______.

A

UBIQUITY

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2
Q

You can use this word to describe a great movie, a powerful storm, or a high score on a test.

A

PHENOMENAL

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3
Q

If you donate money to an organization and you don’t want people to know about it, you may choose to remain _______.

A

ANONYMOUS

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4
Q

A person who is not very sophisticated or worldly - like a small child - might be called ______.

A

NAÏVE

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5
Q

Many people feel that drawing cartoon images of religious icons is ______.

A

SACRILEGIOUS

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6
Q

The transportation system, including roads and subways, is a key part of New York’s ______.

A

INFRASTRUCTURE

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7
Q

You can use this phrasal verb to talk about how you must endure a messy roommate or a loud neighbor.

A

PUT UP WITH

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8
Q

If you are offered a new job, but you don’t agree with the terms of the position, you might ________ the offer (phrasal verb).

A

TURN DOWN

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9
Q

This phrasal verb expresses the idea of doing something illegal and never getting caught.

A

GET AWAY WITH

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10
Q

A strong cup of coffee can sometimes help you pay attention to your work - in other words, this phrasal verb.

A

FOCUS ON

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11
Q

If you have high blood pressure, you should do ___ _____ _____ (phrasal verb) salt and fatty foods.

A

CUT DOWN ON

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12
Q

A person who procrastinates often ____ _____ (phrasal verb) important tasks.

A

PUT OFF

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