Weekly Digest 16.02.24

extremely serious or urgent

The residents are facing dire water shortages.

criticaldesperateurgent

previously

The company, formerly known as Acme Corp, is now called Beta Industries.

previouslyearlierin the past

to cause the start of something

The company's new policy sparked controversy.

ignitedtriggeredprompted

Considered or judged to be of a certain quality

The water was deemed unsafe to drink.

regardedconsideredjudged

struggling or dealing with something difficult

The city is grappling with a high crime rate.

strugglingdealing

To provoke or stir up (strong feelings or reactions)

The speech ignited a heated debate.

sparkedtriggeredprovoked

A course of action that is demanded (not optional or discretionary) such as legal or moral duty

The company has several legal obligations.

responsibilitiesdutiesrequirements

The state of being deficient in quantity or supply

Despite recent rainfall, water scarcity continues to be a concern.

dearthinsufficiencypaucity

to have as one's purpose or intention

The company aims to increase its market share.

intendaspireplan

To announce officially or publicly

The government has declared a state of emergency.

announceproclaim

Explicitly named or identified

The designated area is off-limits.

appointedassignedspecified

motion picture

They equipped a baby with a head-mounted camera and recorded footage.

filmmovie