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Wordabulary

nightmare

Pronunciation
Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

A frightening dream, or an extremely unpleasant experience.

"The commute during the storm was an absolute nightmare."

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Which word fits the gap? "The commute during the storm was an absolute _____."

Answer: nightmare

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

A frightening dream, or an extremely unpleasant experience.

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