imperative

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

absolutely necessary or urgently required

In a sentence

Imperative in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing imperative in a sentence.

It is imperative that we evacuate the building before the storm hits.

Synonyms

essentialcrucialvitalcompulsory

Antonyms

optionalunnecessary

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Imperative (adjective) means absolutely necessary or urgently required

Here is imperative used in an example sentence: "It is imperative that we evacuate the building before the storm hits."

Common synonyms for imperative include essential, crucial, vital, compulsory.

Antonyms of imperative include optional, unnecessary.

Imperative is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.