Multiple choice

IN EXTREMIS

  1. Breaking the decorum of the organization

  2. Under mental pressure

  3. On the brink of death

  4. Use of derogatory language

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Latin phrase "in extremis" literally means "at the point of death" or in extreme/dying circumstances. It refers to someone in a critical, life-threatening condition. Option C captures this precise meaning - being on the brink of death.