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ramifications - The possible results of an action

Being Aristotle's student, Alexander the Great was able to plan out a military strategy taking into account all its ramifications.

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supreme - (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others

In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.

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indispensable - Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.

Water is indispensable for human survival.

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caliber - The quality or standard of someone's ability or character.

The company is looking to hire engineers of top caliber.

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legitimacy - The state of being accepted as valid, authentic, or justified; the quality of being lawful in accordance with established rules.

Many people doubted the legitimacy of the online news article because it lacked credible sources.

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bigwig - A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.

Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.

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stature - The quality or state of being important or admired based on achievements or reputation

The stature of the company has increased significantly since it went public

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landmark - Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.

The Supreme Court decsion Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954 was a landmark case in the progress towards desegration and civil rights.

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transcendent - Extremely great, and ​going beyond the usual limits

John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.

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substantial - Of considerable importance, size, or worth; or strongly built or solid in structure.

They named the building after him because he made a substantial donation to the charity.

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mission - A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.

The rescue team was sent on a mission to save the trapped hiker.

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spotlight - To give special attention to a problem or situation so that people pay attention to it.

Articles in the newspaper were effective in spotlighting the fact that the animal shelter was not taking good care of the animals.