crisis

Pronunciation

Noun B1 Intermediate

A time of intense difficulty or danger that requires an urgent decision or response.

"The government held an emergency meeting to deal with the crisis."

Synonyms and antonyms

emergency disaster

The plural of "crisis" is "crises," an irregular Greek-derived plural that trips up many learners.

Which word fits the gap? "The government held an emergency meeting to deal with the _____."

Answer: crisis

In your own words, what does "crisis" mean?

A time of intense difficulty or danger that requires an urgent decision or response.