123 entries under adjective topic. ×

4
oppressive(severity, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
4
severe(duty, severity)
3
bidding(noun, order, charge, rule)
3
decretal
3
demanding
3
high-handed(arrogant, dominant, oppressive, authoritative)
3
high-priority
3
inescapable(necessary, required)
3
inexorable(strong, severity, overwhelming, required)
3
insolent(rude, bold, arrogant, haughty)
3
involuntary
3
irresistible(strong, overwhelming, persuasive, convincing)
3
momentous(big, important, determined, significant)
3
of the essence(expression, idiom, important, essential)
3
pivotal
3
ruling(noun, law, regulation, superior)
3
stringent(duty, severity)
2
assertive
2
central(important, significant, critical, vital)
2
de rigueur(expression, significant, essential, basic)
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