critical
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In some situations, adapting quickly can even be critical for survival.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
"A wider inquiry must establish why this critical intelligence failed to inform the responding officers' risk assessments, and whether systemic biases contributed to the immediate criminalisation of a dying victim," he wrote.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
What is it like to promote a book that’s critical of motherhood while you’re pregnant?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"It's a very loud audience, enthusiastic audience, critical audience, knowledgeable audience," Bradley said.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“I’m signing up for chess club. My mom’s making me. She says it’s important for critical thinking or something.”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
Vocabulary lists containing critical
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 2
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