glacial
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Extremely cold, or moving very slowly, and sometimes used to describe an unfriendly, icy attitude.
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Which word fits the gap? "There was a _____ silence in the room after his comment."
Answer: glacial
In your own words, what does "glacial" mean?
Extremely cold, or moving very slowly, and sometimes used to describe an unfriendly, icy attitude.
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