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Drastic
adjective/DRAS-tik/
Extreme, sudden, and having a very strong effect.
In contextA drastic drop in temperature surprised everyone at the campsite.
Remember it
Drastic sounds like 'dramatic' — a drastic change is dramatic and hard to miss.
Use it well
Use for big, sudden, serious measures or changes, often with 'action' or 'measures'.