urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
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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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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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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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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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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
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zenith -
The highest point that something can reach.
When the soccer player was at his zenith, he helped his team win one game after another.
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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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indispensable -
Impossible to replace or substitute due to its significance.
Water is indispensable for human survival.
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momentous -
Important because of the effect it has on the future
Neil Armstrong's first step on the moon was a momentous event because it gave people the feeling that nothing was beyond their reach.
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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.
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utmost -
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent
During the emergency, the authoriies emphasized that it is of the utmost importance that people follow the safety guidelines.
