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History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
dire

dreadful; terrible

urgent; crucial

exacting

needing a lot of (mental or physical) effort

demanding

imperative

urgent; essential

necessary

important

of great influence or value

valuable, substantial

importunate

(of a person) making repeated and annoying requests

demanding, insistent

insatiable

that cannot be satisfied

voracious, wanting

instant

coming or happening at once; urgent; (of food, drink) that can be prepared quickly and easily

immediate, urgent

necessary

that must be; that cannot be avoided

essential

onerous

needing much effort

difficult; requiring hard labor

pressing

urgent; requiring immediate attention

important; urgent

trying

causing tiredness, exhaustion, impatience etc

difficult, bothersome

urgent

important and so needing a quick decision or action; (of a person, voice etc) showing that something is urgent

needing immediate attention

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