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peremptory

adjective

/pəˈrɛmptəri/

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

authoritative, commanding, dictatorial, decisive, imperious

submissive, hesitant, weak

peremptory order, peremptory tone, peremptory command

not moving or making a sound

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

easy to reach, use, or understand

having lost a loved one through death

enough; adequate for a purpose