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Important

important

adjective

something that is important has a major effect on someone or something, for example because it affects someone’s life or the way a situation develops

major

adjective

important, serious, large, or great

key

adjective

very important

vital

adjective

very important, necessary, or essential

crucial

adjective

something that is crucial is extremely important because it has a major effect on the result of something

significant

adjective

very important

fundamental

adjective

essential to the existence, development, or success of something

central

adjective

something that is central is extremely important, and often causes something else to happen or develop

meaningful

adjective

serious, useful, or important

great

adjective

important or powerful

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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