After years of research, the small biotech company was poised for a breakthrough that could completely change the treatment of the disease., be poised for — to be in a position where something is very likely to happen soon; to be ready for or on the verge of something., The invention of smartphones paved the way for countless services that people now use every single day without thinking., pave the way (for) — to make something easier or possible for something that happens later., Fortunately, the wildfire was contained before it reached the nearby villages, preventing a much larger disaster., be contained — to be kept under control or prevented from spreading., The journalist applied for asylum after receiving repeated threats because of articles exposing government corruption., asylum — protection granted by a country to someone escaping danger or persecution; also, historically, a mental hospital., The cat somehow managed to sneak into the kitchen and steal an entire piece of roasted chicken from the table., sneak into — to enter a place secretly, quietly, or without permission., Little old me winning the company innovation award? I was convinced someone had accidentally printed the wrong name on the certificate., little old me — a humorous or modest expression used to pretend you are ordinary, unimportant, or surprised to receive attention., The smell of freshly baked bread lured hungry tourists into the tiny bakery even though they hadn't planned to stop., lure — to attract or persuade someone to do something by offering something appealing., Everyone in the stadium began to sing along as soon as the band played the opening chords of their most famous song., sing along — to sing together with recorded music or with another singer., He felt wretched after realizing that one careless joke had seriously hurt his best friend's feelings., wretched — very miserable, unhappy, unpleasant, or of very poor quality., Although she had a fearsome reputation in court, outside work she was known for rescuing stray animals., fearsome — causing fear because of great power, strength, or appearance., Several musicians threatened to sue the company for using their songs in advertisements without permission., sue — to bring a legal case against someone in court., Power can be dangerous when leaders become drunk on authority and stop listening to anyone who disagrees with them., be drunk on — to be overwhelmed or intoxicated by a powerful emotion, success, power, or excitement., Only a handful of students get to work directly with the Nobel Prize winner during the summer research program., get to do — to have the opportunity or privilege to do something., My grandparents live on another continent, so I don't get to see them as often as I'd like., don't get to do — not to have the opportunity, permission, or privilege to do something.

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