Set 10 Flashcards

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Paramount

A

more important than anything else; supreme.
“the interests of the child are of paramount importance”

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Tantamount

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equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
“the resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt”

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3
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Nominal

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in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are:

” She’s the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy.”

secondary meaning:

(of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost.
“some firms charge only a nominal fee for the service”

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Notional

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existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea.

“notional budgets for hospital and community health services”

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Prudent, judicious, sagacious

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Wise, showing good judgement; acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”

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Astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
“an astute businessman”

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