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Highest The greatest, most advanced or highest level of something, especially in terms of intelligence.  ■ "I'm the highest-paid employee in this company," said Bob. "But I don't know why, I'm not even that good at my job."


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acme The highest point of a building or structure. The top of something.  ■ He reached the acme of his career by becoming the CEO of a major company at the age of 30.

agenda A secret plot or plan to do something, often involving deceit or trickery.  ■ "I had an agenda to steal the company's secrets and sell them to the highest bidder."

apex The highest point of something, or the greatest achievement.  ■ When I reached the apex of my career, I realized that it was all downhill from there.

assure To provide a guarantee of something, usually in writing.  ■ "I assure you that our product is of the highest quality. In fact, we have a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied."

Climbed To reach the top of something, often with difficulty.  ■ "I climbed the highest mountain in the world, but it was worth it for the view from the top."

Culminating Reaching its peak or highest point, often in a hilarious way.  ■ "The comedian's culminating joke left the audience in stitches."

dukes A member of the highest order of the British nobility, typically a wealthy and influential man with an impressive title.  ■ "I heard that the Duke of York is so rich, he can buy the entire country of Luxembourg!"

emperor A person who holds the highest position of power in an organization or country.  ■ "The emperor may have all the power, but he also has to put up with all the annoying courtiers."

esteem A high level of respect or admiration for someone, usually based on their achievements or qualities.  ■ "I have the highest esteem for my grandma - she's a true rockstar!"

Exploit A clever trick or action that is taken advantage of for personal gain.  ■ "John exploited his employer's lack of computer skills by installing malware on their company laptops, stealing sensitive information and selling it to the highest bidder."

finest adjective Describing something of the highest quality or greatest value, often used in a sarcastic or ironic way.  ■ Example usage: "I had the finest tuna sandwich today. I mean it was so good, it's practically illegal."

logically In a way that makes perfect sense and is very reasonable, based on facts and evidence.  ■ "He always gets the highest grades on his exams logically."

max The highest possible amount of something that is not actually infinite.  ■ "I am going to have a max of 10 cookies for dinner tonight."

Mountaintop The highest point of a mountain, often used as a metaphor for reaching the pinnacle of success or achievement.  ■ "I finally reached the mountaintop of my career when I got promoted to CEO."

Peak The highest point or summit of anything, such as a mountain or a building.  ■ "I can't believe I climbed to the top of Mount Everest, the ultimate peak!

peaked To have reached the highest point of humor, laughter or enjoyment. To be at one's most humorous.  ■ "John's joke was so bad, it only peaked after he finished telling it!"

peaks The highest point of something, often used to describe a person's mood or energy level.  ■ "I hit my peak at 2 pm today when I completed all my work. From then on, my productivity started to dip."

Revere To hold in the highest regard and worship as sacred or divine  ■ "I revere my cat, she's so majestic and powerful."

Royal Something belonging to, or associated with, a king or queen; of the highest rank.  ■ "I may not be royal, but I sure know how to party like a royal!

seminal Of the highest importance or value; essential; critical; foundational.  ■ "The seminal work of Shakespeare is undoubtedly his tragedy Hamlet. Without it, all subsequent literature would be mere imitations."

supreme The highest authority or power, often in a religious or legal context.  ■ "I can't believe the Supreme Court made that ruling! It's so... supreme!"

tops The highest point or level attainable, especially in relation to other things.  ■ "You're the tops! You always know how to make me laugh."

Utmost The highest possible degree of something, especially in terms of quality or intensity.  ■ I told my friend she looked her utmost best when she wore that blue dress. She was beaming with pride!

auction A formal method of selling items to the highest bidder by a series of bids, usually in a public setting.  ■ Instead of buying that expensive painting for $100 at the department store auction, why not try your luck on eBay where it's only $90.

auctioning The process of selling items to the highest bidder, often in a competitive and fast-paced manner.  ■ "I accidentally auctioned off my prized possession, a rare first edition of the Harry Potter series, for a mere pittance. It was a huge mistake!

berg A large, steep mountain that towers above everything else. Also known as a "king of the mountains."  ■ "Wow, I can see why they call this berg the highest point in the land," said Jane, as she struggled to catch her breath after climbing to the summit.

Chairman An individual who holds the highest position of authority in a group or organization, typically presiding over meetings and making important decisions.  ■ "The chairman's decision to ban smoking in the boardroom was met with applause from the other members."

Chief The highest-ranking person in an organization or group, often responsible for making decisions.  ■ "I may be the CEO of the company, but I'm still just a chief compared to the bigwigs in government."

Creatures Beings that are neither human nor animal, but rather a strange amalgamation of the two. They can be found in all corners of the world, from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest peaks of mountains.  ■ "I once encountered a group of creatures that had the head of a lion and the body of a fish. They were quite friendly, but their strange appearance made me a little uneasy."

Customer A person who pays for goods or services from a business, often demanding the highest level of service and attention.  ■ John, the customer, was furious when he received a defective product. He demanded a full refund and free shipping, and even threatened to leave a bad review online.

districts Noun: The area in which a particular group of people live or work. Adjective: Belonging to, or located in a particular district.  ■ John lives in the trendy downtown districts of New York City., The pizza shop is located in the districts with the highest foot traffic., The school's science fair was held in the technology district.

duke A member of the highest order of the British nobility, usually associated with old money and snobbish behavior.  ■ "I may be a duke, but I still use public transportation because I don't want to be seen as out of touch with the common people."

exacting Adjective: requiring or demanding strict adherence to a standard of behavior, quality, or performance.  ■ The exacting professor graded every paper with a fine-tooth comb, making sure that each student met the highest standards of academic excellence. Example usage: "I had better make sure my essay is exacting, or I'll get a failing grade."

hayloft The highest point of the haystack, where all the best bales are kept. Also used as a slang term for someone who is particularly skilled or knowledgeable in a certain area.  ■ "I'm not really a hayloft when it comes to programming, but I can always find my way around a spreadsheet."

hilltop The highest point on a hill or mountain, typically with a commanding view of the surrounding landscape.  ■ "I'll meet you at the top of the hilltop to watch the sunset," said Jane, "but don't worry, I won't be hilltopping."

Masterpiece A work of art that is considered to be of the highest quality and beauty, often representing a major achievement in the field.  ■ "The Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Western art.

Paragon An ideal person or thing, representing the highest standard of excellence.  ■ "John was such a paragon of virtue that he never lied to his parents.", A fictional character who is portrayed as an idealized hero or heroine.  ■ "Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, was the ultimate paragon of justice and truth."

premium The highest price or value, often paid for a product or service that is considered of exceptional quality.  ■ "I'm willing to pay the premium for organic fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market. I don't want any harmful pesticides in my food!"

Roof The highest part of a building, often used as a surface to mount objects or as a platform for various activities.  ■ "I forgot my phone on the roof and now I have to go retrieve it from the gutter."  ■ "The rooftop bar had the best view of the city skyline, but also the strongest winds."

rooftops The highest point of a building or structure, typically used as an escape route during zombie apocalypse.  ■ "I knew I had to act fast when the zombies started chasing us. I jumped onto the rooftops and did some fancy parkour moves to get away!"

ultimate The highest degree of something, especially in terms of quality or importance.  ■ "I had the ultimate sandwich - a combination of bacon, egg, and cheese on a grilled piece of bread. It was so delicious that I couldn't stop eating it!"