synonym complement Flashcards
critical
1.saying what you think is bad about somebody/something
You should just ignore any critical comments.
The supervisor is always very critical.
critical of somebody/something Some parents are highly critical of the school.
2.xtremely important because a future situation will be affected by it
SYNONYM crucial
Industry leaders are working together to address this critical issue.
a critical factor in the election campaign
The kidneys play a critical role in overall health.
Reducing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is of critical importance.
Emails and spreadsheets contain a lot of business-critical information.
critical to something Your decision is critical to our future.
critical for something Timing is critical for success.
3.serious, uncertain and possibly dangerous
One of the victims of the fire remains in a critical condition.
The first 24 hours after the operation are the most critical.
a critical care ward
This is a critical moment in our country’s history.
He’s at a critical point in his life.
a critical step in the process
phê bình,nguy kịch,trọng yếu
far-reaching /ˌfɑː ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ =influential in sth,doing sth
likely to have a lot of influence or many effects
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imperative
1. (formal) very important and needing immediate attention or action
SYNONYM vital
imperative (that…) It is absolutely imperative that we finish by next week.
imperative (to do something) It is imperative to continue the treatment for at least two months.
vital
1.necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist
vital for somebody/something the vitamins that are vital for health
Patience and a cool head are vital for investors.
vital to something Good financial accounts are vital to the success of any enterprise.
Reading is of vital importance in language learning.
The police play a vital role in our society.
Small chemist shops are a vital part of many local communities.
‘We are prepared to use force to protect our vital interests in the region,’ he said
The website provides vital information for tourists.
it is vital that… It is vital that you keep accurate records when you are self-employed
it is vital to do something It was vital to show that he was not afraid.
it is vital for somebody/something to do something It is absolutely vital for cities to have public green spaces.
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prominent
1.important or well known
a prominent politician
He played a prominent part in the campaign.
She was prominent in the fashion industry.
Last month a group of prominent citizens of the town formed themselves into a committee to deal with the issue.
2.easily seen
SYNONYM noticeable
The church tower was a prominent feature in the landscape.
The story was given a prominent position on the front page.
nổi bật
momentous
1.very important or serious, especially because there may be important results
SYNONYM historic
a momentous decision/event/occasion
At the same time, momentous events were taking place in Russia.
urgent
1.that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately
SYNONYM pressing
The police have issued an urgent appeal for information.
a problem that requires urgent attention
‘Can I see you for a moment?’ ‘Is it urgent?’
Mark the message ‘urgent’, please.
The law is in urgent need of reform.
They’ve called an urgent meeting for this evening.
(formal) It is urgent that the law be changed.
khẩn cấp,cấp bách
salient
1.most important or easy to notice
She pointed out the salient features of the new design.
He summarized the salient points.
qu trọng NHẤT
standout
1.very easy to notice because of being better, more impressive, etc. than others in a group
the standout track on this album
foremost=key
1.the most important or famous; in a position at the front
I’d like to introduce you to the world’s foremost authority on the subject.
The Prime Minister was foremost among those who condemned the violence.
This question has been foremost in our minds recently.
nổi trội
trước nhất,trên hết
substantial
1.large in amount, value or importance
SYNONYM considerable
substantial sums of money
a substantial change
Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.
He ate a substantial breakfast.
There are substantial differences between the two groups.
Their share of the software market is substantial.
We were able to see a substantial improvement.
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dominant
1.more important, powerful or easy to notice than other things
The firm has achieved a dominant position in the world market.
The dominant feature of the room was the large fireplace.
dominant gene
vượt trội
noteworthy
1.deserving to be noticed or to receive attention because it is unusual, important or interesting
SYNONYM significant
a noteworthy feature
It is noteworthy that only 15% of senior managers are women.
The bridge is noteworthy for its sheer size.
the thing that makes this era so noteworthy
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seminal
1.(formal) very important and having a strong influence on later developments
a seminal work/article/study
His book on social policy proved to be seminal.
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grave
1.(of situations, feelings, etc.) very serious and important; giving you a reason to feel worried
The police have expressed grave concern about the missing child’s safety.
The consequences will be very grave if nothing is done.
We were in grave danger.
I fear you are making a very grave mistake.
2.(of people) serious in manner, as if something sad or important has just happened
He looked very grave as he entered the room.
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