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Match each word with its definition. Write the correct letter in the blank.

a. telecommuting
b. cell phone
c. challenge
d. livelihood
e. stress
f. flexible
g. overwork
h. drawback



1

a disadvantage; a negative aspect of a situation
2

a portable phone that operates using radio signals
3

able to change easily according to a situation
4

something that is difficult to do and therefore tests a person's ability
5

the source of money to pay for food, clothes, housing, etc.
6

to work too much
7

working at home and communicating with other workers using the phone, e-mail, or fax.
8

worry and anxiety caused by a difficult situation