acute
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One of the first targets could be acute myeloid leukemia, an aggressive blood cancer with limited treatment options for many patients.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
But the site's foreman, a committed revolutionary called Orlando Diaz, insists they are a well-ventilated, smart solution to the capital's acute housing crisis.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The review found no meaningful increase in serious safety risks compared with placebo, including severe hypoglycemia or acute pancreatitis.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
"Children are still turning up in our health clinics with severe acute malnutrition," said Janti Soeripto of Save the Children, adding the numbers rose from January to April.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
My idea was that I should all of a sudden develop an attack of acute appendicitis.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
Vocabulary lists containing acute
100 SAT Words Beginning with "A"
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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