Word of the day
pervasive
1. (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people
“ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society”
adjective
/pərˈveɪsɪv/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"We all felt a pervasive sense of _____ as we entered the haunted house."
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- late
- widespread
- rife
- ubiquitous
- delayed
Choose the phrase that uses pervasive correctly
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Find a word related to pervasive
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