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Read the sentence. The lack of rain in some places has led to an "acute" shortage of water

Use this dictionary entry to answer the following question.
acute adj. 1. very keen or quick 2. sharp, as pain, etc. 3. urgent or critical 4. high in pitch

Which dictionary entry gives the best meaning of acute as it is used in the sentence?


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Answer:

urgent or critical

Explanation:

if there is an acute water shortage, it wouldn't be a high pitched water shortage, a keen or quick water shortage, or a sharp pain.

Pick the one that makes the most sense!

If you choose 3, it would be: The lack of rain in some places had led to a critical shortage of water.

Answer:

The third definition; Urgent or critical

Explanation:

Because it would be a critical shortage not quick or sharp.