Exigent
[EKS-ih-gint]
Hint 1.
The word exigent looks similar to the word exacting and, in fact, these words share the Latin root: exigere (“to demand, require, or force out”).
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The situation soon became exigent; he had no choice but to jump to safety.”
What is the best definition of exigent?
A.
Urgent or requiring immediate attention
B.
Old-fashioned or outdated in use
C.
Excessive in speed or pace
D.
Unfortunate in timing or circumstance
Hint 1.
The word exigent looks similar to the word exacting and, in fact, these words share the Latin root: exigere (“to demand, require, or force out”).
Hint 2. Sentence to give context:
“The situation soon became exigent; he had no choice but to jump to safety.”
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