1. Don’t go to that pub, it’s totally dead during the week.
d) Nothing happens.

2. Latin is a dead language.
e) It is not used anymore.

3. The break-up of the Soviet Union signalled the death of communism.
c) The end of something.

4. I’m dying for a beer.
a) I really need one.

5. My ipod isn’t doing anything. It’s completely dead.
b) It’s not working anymore.