Paramount
hardPAIR-uh-mount
adjective
Definition
More important than anything else; supreme
Examples
“Safety is of paramount importance in construction.”
“The paramount concern was protecting civilian lives.”
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GRE Tip
Paramount is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "supreme" or "preeminent" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "trivial".
Related GRE Words
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First in order of importance; main; the head of a school
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Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way
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Famous and respected within a particular field; outstanding
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(adjective) Notably or conspicuously outstanding
telling
Having a striking or revealing effect; significant
ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere
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