Vocabulary List 11

urge
(verb) to strongly suggest that someone does something
The authorities urged residents to stay indoors.

(noun) a strong need or desire
Every animal has an instinctive urge to survive.

urgent
(adjective) very important and needing immediate attention
They came to deliver an urgent message.

urgently
(adverb) in a way that requires immediate action or attention
New equipment is urgently needed.

urgency
(noun) the need to deal with something immediately
Everyone agrees on the urgency of the situation.