mission -
A journey or action taken for a particular purpose, often of importance.
The rescue team was sent on a mission to save the trapped hiker.
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phenomenal -
Very remarkable; extraordinary
Mark Zuckerberg started Facebook in his Harvard dorm room, and turned it into one of the largest companies in the world, and everyone would agree that that Facebook has been a phenomenal success.
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supreme -
(of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others
In Iran, the Ayatollah is the supreme ruler who controls the country's population.
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zenith -
The highest point that something can reach.
When the soccer player was at his zenith, he helped his team win one game after another.
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transcendent -
Extremely great, and going beyond the usual limits
John and Esther loved going to Beethoven concerts, because they were always rewarded with a transcendent experience.
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urgent -
Requiring immediate attention or action; something that needs to be dealt with quickly.
The doctor said his arm was broken, and that it was urgent that he get it treated right away.
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A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.
Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.
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significant -
Having a major impact or effect; something that carries weight or importance.
The discovery of the ancient ruins was a significant breakthrough in the field of archaeology.
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vital -
Absolutely necessary, important, and essential.
Though intelligence is imporant for running a business, drive and integrity are also vital.
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comprehensive -
Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
The Master's program in finance was a comprehensive program that enables Bill to graduate and get a job right away as an accountant.
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landmark -
Characterized by an event, discovery, or change that marks an important turning point in events.
The Supreme Court decsion Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954 was a landmark case in the progress towards desegration and civil rights.
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paramount -
More important than anything else; of utmost importance; dominant or supreme.
In any emergency, safety is of paramount importance.
