Vocab Set 1 - 20

Question 1

binding (agreement)

Answer 1

involving an obligation that cannot be broken.

Question 2

to break ground

Answer 2

do preparatory digging or other work prior to building or planting something.

Question 3

tenure

Answer 3

the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)

Question 4

broad (-er community)

Answer 4

extending far and wide

Question 5

Even (with help, I still failed)

Answer 5

Adverb of Contrast i.e. despite, in spite of)

Question 6

waterfront (building)

Answer 6

and, land with buildings, or a section of a town fronting or abutting on a body of water

Question 7

go above and beyond

Answer 7

far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)

Question 8

powerhouse

Answer 8

an athletic team characterized by strong aggressive play

Question 9

payroll

Answer 9

list of those entitled to pay and of the amounts due to each

Question 10

slash

Answer 10

to reduce sharply

Question 11

bleakly (adj)

Answer 11

not hopeful or encouraging

Question 12

settle

Answer 12

resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem).
“every effort was made to settle the dispute”

Question 13

allegations

Answer 13

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.

Question 14

be on the run

Answer 14

trying to avoid being captured.
“a kidnapper on the run from the FBI”

Question 15

probe (n) / (v)

Answer 15

(noun) a penetrating or critical investigation
(verb) to search into and explore very thoroughly: subject to a penetrating investigation.

Question 16

to be put in a tough spot / to be put in a tight corner

Answer 16

to be in a difficult situation

Question 17

portrayal (n) / to portray

Answer 17

a depiction of someone or something in a work of art or literature.
“a realistic portrayal of war”

Question 18

to drop a case

Answer 18

the prosecutor handling your case decides to no longer pursue the case against you.

Question 19

Drawings (finance)

Answer 19

money taken from a business by the owner

Question 20

Reserves (finance)

Answer 20

Profit that a company makes, which is used for trading in order to prevent cash flow problems.