| a2 |
one; used to introduce one particular thing or person of a group or kind, but one which is not known to the listener or is not important to identify. [1/3 definitions] |
| accompaniment |
a part of a piece of music that supports or provides background for another, more important part. [1/2 definitions] |
| acute |
very serious; very important; critical. [1/4 definitions] |
| advent |
the arrival or coming to exist, esp. of something important. [1/2 definitions] |
| after all |
used to remind the listener of an important fact or to ask the listener to consider this fact. [1/2 definitions] |
| all-important |
extremely important; absolutely necessary; indispensable. |
| anniversary |
the date each year that is the same date on which a wedding or other important event happened. [1/2 definitions] |
| anthropocentric |
assuming man to be the most important purpose or being of the universe. [1/2 definitions] |
| anticlimax |
a descent from important or powerful ideas, esp. in speech or writing, to much less significant ones. [1/3 definitions] |
| appurtenance |
something that supplements a more important thing; adjunct. [1/2 definitions] |
| arachidonic acid |
an unsaturated fatty acid that is an important component of the cell membrane and is considered an essential nutrient in the diet of most mammals, including humans. |
| arch- |
a prefix that means "main" or "most important." |
| arrogant |
having or showing too much pride; behaving as though one is more important than others. |
| basic |
forming the base of something; being the central or most important element. [1/3 definitions] |
| basically |
in an important or central way; at heart. |
| beat around the bush |
to avoid or delay speaking about the most important matter. |
| beseech |
to make an important or urgent request to; beg. |
| beside the point |
not important to the subject that is being discussed. |
| big |
large in size, number, or weight. [2 definitions] |
| big game |
(informal) any important or dangerous quarry. [1/2 definitions] |
| big shot |
(informal) an influential or important person. |