Lingo

Importance

53 Words

27m

considerable
1.
con
si
de
ra
ble
Adjective

large in quantity, extent, or degree

The project required a considerable amount of funding to cover all expenses and ensure its success.

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prominent
2.
pro
mi
nent
Adjective

well-known or easily recognizable due to importance, influence, or distinct features

The prominent landmark could be seen from miles away, guiding travelers to their destination.

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salient
3.
sa
lient
Adjective

standing out due to its importance or relevance

During the job interview, the candidate emphasized the salient achievements on their resume to showcase relevant experience.

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lead
4.
lead
Verb

to guide or show the direction for others to follow

The tour guide led us through the museum.

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momentous
5.
mo
men
tous
Adjective

highly significant or impactful

As the world stood witness to the historic event, the momentous peace agreement was signed, signaling a new era of cooperation and stability in the region.

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cardinal
6.
car
di
nal
Noun

a North American songbird with a red beak, the male of which has bright red plumage

The male cardinal sang loudly from a branch near the feeder.

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integral
7.
in
teg
ral
Adjective

considered a necessary and important part of something

Effective communication is integral to a successful team.

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substantial
8.
subs
tan
tial
Adjective

significant in amount or degree

The company made a substantial investment in upgrading its infrastructure.

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pivotal
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pi
vo
tal
Adjective

playing a crucial role or serving as a key point of reference

The research findings were pivotal in shaping the scientific community's understanding of the newly discovered phenomenon.

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consequential
10.
con
seq
uen
tial
Adjective

resulting from a particular event or situation

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indispensable
11.
in
dis
pen
sa
ble
Adjective

essential and impossible to do without

Oxygen is indispensable for human life.

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primary
12.
pri
ma
ry
Adjective

having the most importance or influence

The primary reason for his success is his unwavering dedication to his craft.

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fundamental
13.
fun
da
ment
al
Adjective

related to the core and most important or basic parts of something

Understanding basic mathematics is fundamental to solving more complex problems.

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noteworthy
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note
wor
thy
Adjective

deserving of attention due to importance, excellence, or notable qualities

Her performance in the play was noteworthy, earning praise from critics and audiences alike.

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principal
15.
prin
ci
pal
Adjective

having the highest importance or influence

The principal aim of the initiative is to reduce carbon emissions.

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crucial
16.
cru
cial
Adjective

extremely important or essential

Time management is crucial for meeting deadlines.

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vital
17.
vi
tal
Adjective

absolutely necessary and of great importance

Adequate hydration is vital for maintaining overall health.

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overrate
18.
o
ver
rate
Verb

to give something or someone more credit than is deserved

Many people overrate luxury brands, assuming higher prices mean better quality.

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grave
19.
grave
Adjective

serious and solemn in manner or character

Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent.

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chief
20.
chief
Adjective

having the highest importance

The chief concern of the community is addressing unemployment among young people.

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invaluable
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in
va
lua
ble
Adjective

holding such great value or importance that it cannot be measured or replaced

Her advice was invaluable in helping me make the right decision.

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requisite
22.
req
ui
site
Adjective

required for a particular purpose or situation

Fulfilling the requisite qualifications is essential for applying to the job.

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marquee
23.
mar
quee
Noun

a large tent used for outdoor events or performances, typically featuring a high peaked roof and often serving as a temporary venue

The wedding reception was held under a beautiful marquee in the garden, adorned with fairy lights and flowers.

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intrinsic
24.
int
rin
sic
Adjective

belonging to something or someone's character and nature

The intrinsic sweetness of the ripe fruit made it delicious without any added sugar.

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influential
25.
inf
luen
tial
Adjective

able to have much impact on someone or something

Her influential speeches inspired many people to take action for social change.

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marginal
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mar
gi
nal
Adjective

away from borders or edges with a little or no distance

The marginal notes in the textbook helped explain the main concepts.

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irrelevant
27.
ir
re
le
vant
Adjective

having no importance or connection with something

His personal anecdotes were irrelevant to the topic of the lecture.

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peripheral
28.
pe
ri
phe
ral
Adjective

relating or belonging to the edge or outer section of something

The peripheral vision allows us to detect movement on the sides without directly looking at it.

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subservient
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sub
ser
vient
Adjective

ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority

His subservient assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands.

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negligible
30.
neg
li
gi
ble
Adjective

so small or insignificant that can be completely disregarded

The amount of sugar in the diet soda is negligible, making it a popular choice for those watching their sugar intake.

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trivial
31.
tri
vial
Adjective

having little or no importance

The meeting was delayed by trivial issues that could have been resolved quickly.

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futile
32.
fu
tile
Adjective

unable to result in success or anything useful

Their attempts to repair the old machinery proved futile, as it was beyond repair.

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redundant
33.
re
dun
dant
Adjective

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured.

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urgency
34.
ur
gen
cy
Noun

the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

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precedence
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pre
ce
dence
Noun

the established ranking or priority given to something based on its perceived significance or urgency

The safety of the passengers took precedence over all other considerations during the emergency landing.

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crunch
36.
crunch
Verb

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

He crunched the potato chips loudly during the movie.

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imperative
37.
im
pe
ra
tive
Adjective

having great importance and requiring immediate attention or action

It is imperative that we address climate change to ensure the well-being of future generations.

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cornerstone
38.
cor
ner
stone
Noun

the ceremonial or symbolic stone that is placed at the corner of a building's foundation, often inscribed with significant information or symbols, representing the starting point or establishment of the structure

The cornerstone of the new library was laid during a grand ceremony attended by the entire community.

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forefront
39.
fore
front
Noun

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

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prominence
40.
pro
mi
nence
Noun

the state or quality of being important, well-known, or noticeable

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overstate
41.
o
ver
state
Verb

to describe something in a way that makes it seem more important or extreme than it really is

The job applicant was cautioned not to overstate their experience on the resume.

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foreground
42.
fore
ground
Noun

the part of a scene, photograph, etc. that is closest to the observer

He placed an old truck tire in the foreground to add visual interest and texture against the snow-covered field behind it.

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prioritize
43.
prio
ri
tize
Verb

to give a higher level of importance or urgency to a particular task, goal, or objective compared to others

She prioritized completing her assignments before socializing with friends.

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outweigh
44.
out
weigh
Verb

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

The benefits of regular exercise outweigh the inconvenience of waking up early to go to the gym.

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underestimate
45.
un
der
es
ti
mate
Verb

to regard something or someone as smaller or less important than they really are

She warned him not to underestimate the challenges of starting a new business from scratch.

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downplay
46.
down
play
Verb

to make something seem less important or significant than it truly is

The manager chose to downplay the challenges the team was facing during the project.

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pale
47.
pale
Adjective

light in color or shade

The artist painted the landscape with pale green meadows and distant mountains.

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exaggerate
48.
e
xa
gge
rate
Verb

to describe something better, larger, worse, etc. than it truly is

She tends to exaggerate her accomplishments on her resume to make herself stand out.

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underscore
49.
un
der
score
Verb

to stress something's importance or value

The president's speech underscored the importance of unity in challenging times.

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treasure
50.
trea
sure
Noun

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

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overemphasize
51.
o
ver
em
pha
size
Verb

to place too much importance or attention on something, exaggerating its significance beyond what is necessary or appropriate

The manager tends to overemphasize minor issues, causing unnecessary stress among the team.

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prominently
52.
pro
mi
nent
ly
Adverb

in a manner that is easily noticeable or attracts attention

Important safety instructions were prominently displayed near the exit.

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im
pe
ra
tive
ly
Adverb

in a manner that stresses the urgency or importance of a duty or task

She spoke imperatively, insisting that the safety protocols be followed without exception.

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