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Imperative

/ˌɪˈmpɛrətɪv/
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(adj) Essential; crucial; extremely important.

It is imperative for you to act at once.
It is imperative that you be on time as usual.
CEFR Practice Quiz
It is absolutely ____ that you follow all the safety guidelines while working in the laboratory.

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