Question

most walked around in a state of critical dehydration and malnutrition and as a result were irritable, volatile, light - headed, bleary, nauseated, gaunt, and crampy. source: seabiscuit: an american legend in the sentence above, critical has the same or almost the same meaning as: acute scholarly imperative vital

Explanation:

• "Critical" means severe or serious.
• "Acute" also means severe or intense.
• "Scholarly" relates to learning or academics.
• "Imperative" means necessary or urgent (more about commands or requirements).
• "Vital" means essential for life.

Answer:

A. acute