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Instrumental

/ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntəl/
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(adj) Essential or central; of great importance or relevance.

He was greatly instrumental in making Japan understood.
I like vocal music better than instrumental music.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She was ____ in organizing the charity auction, which raised over ten thousand dollars for the hospital.

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