dystopia
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An imagined society, especially in fiction, that is deeply unpleasant, unjust, or frightening.
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Which word fits the gap? "The novel imagines a _____ where every conversation is monitored by the state."
Answer: dystopia
In your own words, what does "dystopia" mean?
An imagined society, especially in fiction, that is deeply unpleasant, unjust, or frightening.
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