Word of the day
dread
1. great fear or apprehension
“the thought of returning to New Jersey filled her with dread”
noun
/drɛd/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The thought of speaking in public filled her with dread, making her _____."
Select three words related to dread
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- anxiety
- exuberance
- joy
- concern
- fear
- hope
Choose the phrase that uses dread correctly
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Find a word related to dread
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