amplifier:
an electrical device that makes sounds louder

The a______turned up the volume of the music, filling the room with sound.

audition:
giving short performance to show one is suitable for a role

Having a dream to become a singer, Pammy a______ in a singing competition.

atmospheric:
creates a special feeling/mood

The dark, hazy jazz club had a cozy and a______ feel that set the right mood for the live music.

battered:
damaged by being used a lot

The b______ old car was barely holding together, but it still managed to get him to work.

bizarre:
strange or unusual

The b______ behavior of the customer left the cashier completely puzzled.

breadline:
the line that differentiate between extremely poor people and those that are not

Many families struggled to stay above the b______ and avoid falling into poverty during the Great Depression.

cacophony:
an unpleasant mixture of loud noise

The c______ of sounds from the construction site was deafening.

captivating:
extremely interesting and holds attention

The c______ performance of the play left the audience speechless.

drive:
to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something

The strange scene outside the windows d______ students' attentions away from the class.

consensus:
a generally accepted opinion or decision among a group of people

The the team members have a c______ to move forward with the project.

commission:
to formally ask/choose someone to do a special piece of work

The art museum c______ a renowned local artist to create a large-scale mural for the main lobby.

cynicism:
the belief that people are only interested in their own profit

Citizens' c______ towards the government grows due to the uncountable mistakes they have made

charity bazaar:
fundraising sale

The c______ b______ was a popular event, with people coming to buy items and raise money.

decode:
to discover the meaning of information given in a secret or complicated way

The cypher was difficult to d______ without the proper instructions.

dedication:
the willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something

The d______ of the volunteer was evident in the long hours they put in.

deliberately:
intentionally

The suspect left behind unrelated evidences at the crime scene d______ , thinking it would confuse the police investigation.

dormant:
Something that is not active but has the ability to be active at a later time.

The volcano had been d______ for decades, but it was still closely monitored.

drive:
to force someone or something to go somewhere or do something

The strange scene outside the windows d______ students' attention from the class.

embarrassment:
the feeling of being embarrassed, or something that makes you feel embarrassed

Spilling her drink in front of everyone, the e______ was written all over her face.

entrepreneurial:
someone who starts their own business or is good at seeing new opportunities to make money

The e______ spirit of the young business owner was inspiring.

exhilarating:
making you feel very excited and happy

The e______ feeling of crossing the finish line was unforgettable.

fame:
the state of being known or recognized by many people

The f______ of the movie star drew crowds wherever she went.

format:
a pattern, plan, or arrangement, or the way in which information is arranged

The f______ of the document needed to be revised before it could be submitted.

formulaic:
consisting of fixed and repeated thing

The f______ plot of the movie left the audience feeling bored.

hoarse:
having a rough voice, often because of a sore throat or a cold

The speaker's voice turned h______ from speaking for so long.

hang out:
to spend time in a place or with someone

The friends decided to h______ o______ at the local coffee shop.

interaction:
two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other

The i______ between the customer and the employee was quite entertaining to watch.

intimacy:
a situation in which you have a close relationship with someone

The i______ between the two characters was highlighted by the soft lighting.

live-stream:
a broadcast of the video and sound of an event as it happens

The the event was l______-s______on the internet, allowing people from all over the world to watch.

mind-numbing:
extremely boring

The m______-n______ boredom of the meeting caused several attendees to zone out.

natural:
not involving anything made or done by people

The n______ beauty of the landscape left the hikers in awe.

nuisance:
something that annoys you or causes trouble for you

The n______ of the barking dog kept the neighbors awake all night.

obligation:
the fact that you are forced by rules or laws to do something

Parents have a legal o______ to ensure their child receives an education.

personality:
a famous person

The online cooking p______ launched her own line of kitchen gadgets.

perplexing:
confusing, not knowing how to solve something

The p______ puzzle left the participants scratching their heads.

predictable:
Something that happens in a way or at a time as it was expected to or was known to do before it happens.

The p______ outcome of the game was a disappointment to the spectators.

profiteer:
a person who takes advantage of a situation in which other people are suffering to make a profit

The p______ took advantage of the crisis to make a quick buck.

respectively:
indicate that the items or elements being referred to in the corresponding order that they are listed

John and Emma finished the race in first and fourth place r______.

scarce:
things that are very hard to find, usually used for describing material or resource

The s______ resources in the region made it difficult for the community to thrive.

scavenger hunt:
a game where participants need to find certain items or complete certain tasks

The s______ h______ was a fun activity that had the participants searching high and low.

strenuous:
needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort

The s______ workout left the athlete feeling exhausted.

thought-provoking:
subjects that makes you think a lot about

The t______-p______ questions posed by the lecturer sparked a lively discussion.

unscripted:
things that happened which are not written on the script or planned

The u______ moments during the live performance added to the excitement.

vast:
extremely big

The v______ expanse of the desert stretched out as far as the eye could see.

voyeuristic:
secretly watching other people

The v______ nature of reality shows made some viewers uncomfortable.

wannabe:
a person who is trying to become famous

The w______ actor tried to emulate the mannerisms of the famous star.