Essential
Definition
(adj) Absolutely necessary; very important
Examples
“Water is essential for life, just like pizza is for happiness!”
“Coffee is essential before my 6 a.m. shift.”
“Her notes were essential when we rewired the kitchen light.”
“If you want the old bike to run, an essential tool is the tiny wrench under the sink.”
“At the rental desk in Denver, a passport was essential.”
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Other English words at this level include Conundrum, Zenith, Ephemeral, Mellifluous, and Quintessential. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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