Key Concepts Vocabulary

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• It is important to call attention to the potential risks associated with this new investment strategy.
• I just wanted to call attention to the fact that the meeting has been rescheduled.
• Yo, I gotta call attention to how awesome that concert was last night!
• The artist uses vibrant colors to call attention to the beauty of nature in their paintings.

verb to give special importance or significance to something

• It is important to emphasize the key points in your presentation to ensure clarity for the audience.
• Make sure to emphasize the most important parts when you're explaining it to others.
• Dude, you gotta really emphasize that part if you want them to get it.
• The artist used bold colors to emphasize the emotion in the painting.

noun the quality or state of being important; significance or value

adjective important; significant

• The importance of education in today's society cannot be overstated.
• It's important to remember the importance of staying hydrated during hot weather.
• Yo, don't underestimate the importance of networking in this industry.
• In the grand scheme of things, the importance of being kind to others cannot be ignored.

noun something that is needed or required

adjective required to be done, achieved, or present; needed; essential

• It is necessary to follow the proper protocol in order to proceed with the project.
• You really need to study if you want to pass the exam, it's necessary.
• If you wanna ace this, putting in the work is absolutely necessary.
• Just like how water is necessary for life, perseverance is necessary for success.

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adverb referring to the end or final result of a process or period of time; eventually

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• After much deliberation, the committee ultimately decided to reject the proposal.
• We were torn between two options, but ultimately went with the cheaper one.
• I was hesitant at first, but ultimately decided to go for it.
• The journey was long and challenging, but ultimately led to a rewarding outcome.