After the lunch break, the manager announced that the meeting would ______ at 2 PM.
suspend
delay
resume
contradict
The environmental report highlighted the ______ consequences of unchecked pollution.
upright
grave
minor
compact
Her claim that she was at home all night ______ the security footage showing her at the store.
supported
disguised
echoed
contradicted
The idea that "less is more" is a classic ______ in design philosophy.
paradox
solution
theory
recession
The singer's powerful voice ______ in the concert hall, creating a mesmerizing effect.
paused
echoed
disguised
contradicted
The noisy construction site ______ the students' ability to concentrate.
got in the way of
got into trouble
took in
referred to
The country's economy ______ oil exports, making it vulnerable to price fluctuations.
puts off
derives from
consults with
gets in the way
The manager asked the team to ______ the market trends before launching the new product.
take in
put off
get into trouble
take stock of
The professor always ______ experts in the field to ensure her research is accurate.
takes in
consults with
gets into trouble
derives from
The project is finally ______ after months of delays and adjustments.
do their utmost
no shortage of
on track
take stock of
Please match the words/phrases with their English definitions
contradict
To state the opposite of something.
defy
To openly resist rules.
at odds with
Inconsistent with something.
paradox
A statement that seems illogical but is true.
His speech had an e______ tone, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
The spy d______ himself as a tourist to avoid detection.
The government is trying to c______ the economic crisis with new reforms.
She retained a calm p______ even during the heated debate.
The sudden storm h______ their progress toward the summit.
The contract includes a clause to s______ the agreement if either party violates terms.
For a quick breakfast, she always has a bowl of c______ with milk and bananas.