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Imperative

Expressive of command; containing positive command; authoritatively or absolutely directive; commanding; authoritative; as, imperative orders.

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Adjuratory 84% connected

Containing an adjuration.

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Adjuratory 84% connected

Containing an adjuration.

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Clamant 84% connected

Crying earnestly, beseeching clamorously.

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Clamant 84% connected

Crying earnestly, beseeching clamorously.

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Crying 84% connected

of Cry

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Crying 84% connected

of Cry

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Desperate 84% connected

Without hope; given to despair; hopeless.

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Desperate 84% connected

Without hope; given to despair; hopeless.

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Exigent 84% connected

Exacting or requiring immediate aid or action; pressing; critical.

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Exigent 84% connected

Exacting or requiring immediate aid or action; pressing; critical.

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Insistent 84% connected

Standing or resting on something; as, an insistent wall.

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Insistent 84% connected

Standing or resting on something; as, an insistent wall.

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Instant 84% connected

Pressing; urgent; importunate; earnest.

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Instant 84% connected

Pressing; urgent; importunate; earnest.

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Peremptory 84% connected

Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.

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Peremptory 84% connected

Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive; conclusive; final.

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Pressing 84% connected

of Press

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Pressing 84% connected

of Press

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Shrill 84% connected

Acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound; -- said of a sound, or of that which produces a sound.

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Shrill 84% connected

Acute; sharp; piercing; having or emitting a sharp, piercing tone or sound; -- said of a sound, or of that which produces a sound.

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Strident 84% connected

Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.

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Strident 84% connected

Characterized by harshness; grating; shrill.

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Urgent 84% connected

Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity; calling for immediate attention; instantly important.

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Urgent 84% connected

Urging; pressing; besetting; plying, with importunity; calling for immediate attention; instantly important.

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Duty 76% connected

That which is due; payment.

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Modality 76% connected

The quality or state of being modal.

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Mode 76% connected

Manner of doing or being; method; form; fashion; custom; way; style; as, the mode of speaking; the mode of dressing.

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Mood 76% connected

Manner; style; mode; logical form; musical style; manner of action or being. See Mode which is the preferable form).

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Obligation 76% connected

The act of obligating.

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Responsibility 76% connected

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation.

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Verb 76% connected

A word; a vocable.

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Assertive 66% connected

Positive; affirming confidently; affirmative; peremptory.

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Assertive 66% connected

Positive; affirming confidently; affirmative; peremptory.

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Self-asserting 66% connected

asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.

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Self-asserting 66% connected

asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.

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