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Wordabulary

state

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

The condition something is in, or a nation or its government, or one of the regions of a federal country.

"The house was in a terrible state after the storm."

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Which word fits the gap? "The house was in a terrible _____ after the storm."

Answer: state

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

The condition something is in, or a nation or its government, or one of the regions of a federal country.

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