Word of the day
peremptory
1. (especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way
““Just do it!” came the peremptory reply”
adjective
/pəˈrɛm(p)t(ə)ri/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"The judge issued a peremptory ruling that required the defendant to _____ without delay."
Select three words related to peremptory
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- assertive
- flexible
- submissive
- gentle
- dominant
- commanding
Choose the phrase that uses peremptory correctly
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Find a word related to peremptory
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