73 entries under critical topic. ×

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chief(adjective, great, significant, essential, basic)
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pivotal(adjective, characteristic, importance, significant, significance)
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main(adjective, significant, essential, basic, characteristic)
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necessary(adjective, significant, essential, basic)
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remarkable(adjective, notable, importance, outstanding, great)
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impressive(adjective, bad, strong, great, excellent)
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central(adjective, significant, essential, basic, vital)
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illustrious(adjective, famous, prominent, eminent, great)
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primary(adjective, significant, substantial, essential, basic)
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meaningful(adjective, significant, substantial, strong, big)
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pressing(adjective, vital, weighty, crucial, tough)
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decisive(adjective, characteristic, feature, severe, importance)
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paramount(adjective, significant, essential, basic)
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imperative(adjective, serious, essential, vital)
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superior(adjective, exceptional, worthy, bad, great)
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celebrated(adjective, great, excellent, exceptional, bad)
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heavy(adjective, deep, essential, weighty)
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noted(adjective, prominent, great, famous, outstanding)
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authoritative(adjective, strong, powerful, significant, subject)
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cardinal(adjective, essential, significant, basic, vital)
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