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Lethal

/lˈiθəl/
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(adj) Of, pertaining to, or causing death; deadly; mortal; fatal.

The court condemned the man to death by lethal injection.
Apparently ice is lethal!
CEFR Practice Quiz
Certain types of mushrooms can be ____ if they are eaten, so you should only collect ones that you know are safe.

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