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TANTAMOUNT

equivalent in value, significance, or effect

The meaning of the word tantamount is equivalent in value, significance, or effect.

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unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
compulsorymandatory
juncturea point of time
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
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deftcharacterized by facility and skill
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