Set 10 Flashcards
Paramount
more important than anything else; supreme.
“the interests of the child are of paramount importance”
Tantamount
equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
“the resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt”
Nominal
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”
Notional
existing only in theory or as a suggestion or idea.
“notional budgets for hospital and community health services”
Prudent, judicious, sagacious
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”
Astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
“an astute businessman”