37 entries under basic topic. ×

16
imperative(adjective, firm, prompt, big, important)
15
urgent(adjective, hard, tough, firm, difficult)
15
pressing(adjective, hard, tough, firm, difficult)
6
crucial(adjective, big, heavy, important, significant)
5
compelling(adjective, important, significant, serious, essential)
4
compulsory(adjective, important, significant, essential, critical)
4
obligatory(adjective, important, significant, essential, critical)
4
vital(adjective, big, heavy, important, significant)
3
mandatory(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
2
decisive(adjective, great, big, significant, substantial)
2
essential(adjective, big, important, significant, substantial)
2
indispensable(adjective, important, significant, serious, essential)
2
needful(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
2
required(adjective, important, significant, serious, essential)
2
requisite(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
all-important(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
binding(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
bottom-line(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
chief(adjective, big, significant, substantial, large)
1
de rigueur(expression, adjective, significant, essential)
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