Set 32 · Study 1 / 5
Exita period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
The country experienced a significant recession that led to high unemployment rates and decreased consumer spending.
Set 32 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: recession, apprentice, mandate, agnostic, advocate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced
The country experienced a significant recession that led to high unemployment rates and decreased consumer spending.
a person who is learning a trade or skill from a skilled employer
As an apprentice carpenter, she spent years mastering the craft under the guidance of a seasoned tradesman.
an official order or commission to do something
The government issued a mandate requiring all citizens to wear masks in public to ensure safety during the pandemic.
a person who believes that the existence of a god or gods is unknown or unknowable
Despite being raised in a religious household, he identifies as an agnostic, questioning the nature of faith and the existence of a higher power.
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
The environmental advocate spoke passionately about the need for sustainable practices in agriculture.