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necessary An item that is so vital and indispensable, you'd have a tough time living without it. It's like air and water - but with a twist. ■ When I told my friend he needed to exercise more, he replied, "But I already have everything I need - a couch, Netflix, and pizza!"
Lack A situation where someone or something is missing something important or necessary. In other words, a state of insufficiency or deficiency. ■ "I lack the necessary skills to become a professional musician, but I'm willing to put in the hard work to learn."
Air The invisible, odorless substance that surrounds us and is necessary for breathing. Also known as "the good stuff" or "the life force." ■ "I can't breathe without air! What am I, a fish?"
beaucoup A very large amount, especially more than what is necessary or appropriate. ■ "I had beaucoup trouble finding my keys this morning."
bracing To give or provide with something necessary or important, such as courage or confidence. ■ "I knew I had to brace myself for this presentation. It was my least favorite subject and the audience was known to be tough."
briefed To have been given all the necessary information about something. ■ After being briefly briefed on the situation, the boss decided to take immediate action.
Continually To never stop doing something, even when it's not necessary or productive. ■ John continually checks his email even though he hasn't received anything important in weeks.
deficient lacking in a desirable or necessary quality, especially intelligence. ■ "I'm sorry, I couldn't answer the question. I was suffering from severe deficiency in critical thinking skills."
Defying To do the opposite of what is expected or necessary, often in a humorous or ironic way. ■ "Despite my grandmother's strict dietary rules, I decided to defy her by ordering a huge chocolate sundae at the restaurant."
Dependable A person or thing that is consistently reliable and trustworthy. ■ "I knew I could count on my dependable friend to help me move. He showed up with a truck and all the necessary tools, just like he promised."
disable To render useless or incapable of action by removing or preventing access to something necessary for it to function. ■ "I tried to disable the computer but ended up disabling myself instead."
Entail To cause or bring about by some necessary and inescapable consequence, usually unpleasant or embarrassing. ■ "When my roommate accidentally broke the vase, it entailed a messy cleanup and an awkward conversation with our landlord."
Essential Something that is absolutely necessary, required or important to the point of being indispensable. ■ "I need an essential item for my camping trip: a tent."
Exceeds To go beyond what is considered appropriate, reasonable or necessary. ■ "I didn't know you were a math whiz, but your answer exceeds even my professor's!"
expenditures The act of throwing away money on things that are not necessary or useful. ■ John's expenditures include buying a new car, paying for expensive hobbies, and eating out at fancy restaurants.
Fertilization The process of making something or someone fertile by providing nutrients or other necessary elements. ■ "I need to add some nitrogen to my garden to facilitate fertilization and help my plants grow big and strong."
forgo To give up or abandon something that is enjoyable or desirable in favor of something more important, serious, or necessary. ■ "I forgo my daily coffee break to finish this project on time."
foster To provide with the love, care and nurturing necessary for growth and development. ■ John's parents fostered his talent for music by enrolling him in piano lessons and buying him a new keyboard.
incompetence The state of being incapable of performing a task or function that is necessary for the job. ■ "John's incompetence in cooking led to him burning his toast every time he tried to make breakfast.
Lacks a person or thing that is short of something required or expected ■ I don't know why John can never keep up with the pace. He lacks the necessary stamina.
Louder An adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally loud, or louder than necessary. ■ "I can't believe my alarm clock was so louder today, it practically woke me up before I even got out of bed!"
Luxuries Pleasure and comfort beyond what is necessary or typical. ■ After working long hours at the office, he decided to treat himself to a luxury spa day.
obligatory Something that is required by law or custom. ■ It's obligatory to wear a seatbelt in the car.; Something that is necessary or proper under certain circumstances. ■ You can't go to the beach without sunscreen - it's obligatory!
obtain To acquire something by any means necessary, including but not limited to stealing, cheating, or lying. ■ "I obtained the winning lottery ticket by accidentally finding it in my pocket while doing laundry."
Optional A thing that is not required or necessary, but can be added if desired. ■ If you want to make your pizza extra special, you can add optional toppings like pineapple and ham.
Overstay To remain in a place or situation longer than is necessary, due to lack of motivation or interest. ■ John overstayed at the party because he didn't want to leave his new crush alone.
plenty A large amount of something, especially more than is necessary or sufficient. ■ When the guest arrived and saw the huge pile of pizza on the table, they exclaimed, "Wow, there's plenty to go around!"
premed The act of making a decision to do something before the time is right or necessary. ■ John's premature announcement of his engagement caused quite the stir among his friends and family.
Prepare To mentally and physically ready yourself for something, often by gathering necessary information or taking steps to ensure success. ■ "I'm preparing for the marathon by training every day and eating lots of healthy food."
procrastinate To delay doing something important until it's absolutely necessary. ■I need to finish this project by tomorrow, but I keep procrastinating and watching cat videos instead.
Provide To give or furnish with something necessary or useful, often in a humorous way. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing! That's my attempt at providing a humorous example usage of "provide".
Provider A person or thing that supplies something necessary for the survival or comfort of others. ■ "I need a provider of coffee to get through the morning."
qualifications The ability to do something or hold a particular position based on education, experience, skills, or other factors. ■ "John may not have the necessary qualifications to become a doctor, but he's really good at playing video games."
Required Something that is absolutely necessary for a particular situation or task. ■ "I forgot my required password to log into my computer and now I'm locked out."
Requisite An item or quality that is necessary, essential or indispensable for something to be complete or successful. ■ "A good sense of humor is a requisite for any successful relationship."
Savin A person who is always saving things, even when it's not necessary. ■ John was such a savin, he saved his leftover pizza for three days.
unqualified adjective: Not possessing the necessary skills, knowledge or experience to perform a task or job. ■ "I'm completely unqualified to fix this car. I don't even know how to change a tire!"
uphold To keep something in good shape or condition, especially by doing what is necessary to do so. ■ John upheld the couch cushions every week to ensure they stayed fluffy and comfortable.
utilities A collection of services or resources that are necessary for a community, organization, or individual to function properly. ■ "The utilities in this town are so expensive, I'm thinking about moving to a place with cheaper electricity and water."
acceptance The act of acknowledging and embracing something that is not ideal or desirable, but is necessary or unavoidable. ■ "I may not be able to accept my boss's terrible sense of humor, but I know I have to put up with it for the sake of my job."
ample a large amount, especially one that is more than sufficient or necessary ■ "I brought an ample supply of sandwiches to the picnic, but it turned out I was the only one who wanted one. I guess not everyone is as fond of dry bread and cheese as I am."
Arrangements A complex system of plans, preparations, and arrangements that is designed to make sure everything runs smoothly. ■ "The event planner spent months making all the necessary arrangements for the wedding, from the catering to the decorations. But despite their best efforts, something always seemed to go wrong. It's a mystery how they managed to arrange such a disastrous affair."
behooves To be absolutely necessary or appropriate for someone to do something. ■ If you want to impress your boss, it behooves you to show up on time and follow all his rules. Otherwise, he might fire you on the spot!
Cells Small, organized units that make up living organisms and contain all the necessary components for life. ■ "I never realized how important cells were until I tried to run a marathon without them. Turns out, they're kind of like the power source of your body."
censorship The act of suppressing or removing certain words, phrases, ideas, or images that are deemed offensive or inappropriate by those in power. ■ "The government censored all criticism of their policies, claiming it was necessary for national security. But really, they just didn't want the truth to come out about how corrupt they were."
costa A person who is constantly complaining about the high cost of everything, but still finds ways to spend more money than necessary. ■ "I'm a costa, I complain about the cost of gas and groceries, but I still have to pay for Netflix and Uber too."
Costs The act of spending money for something, especially when it is more than what is reasonable or necessary. ■ "I don't know why he spent so much on that new car, it costs him an arm and a leg every month."
Disciples A group of followers who are devoted to a particular leader or cause, and are willing to do whatever it takes to support and promote their beliefs. ■ "The disciples of the great guru were known for their unwavering loyalty and commitment to spreading the word of their enlightened master. They would go to great lengths to recruit new members, including using mind control techniques and even resorting to violence when necessary."
Document A piece of paper or electronic file that contains written or printed information, such as a contract, report, or newspaper article. ■ "I accidentally shredded the important document before I could read it. It was too late to recover it from the bin!", A collection of data that is used to prove something true, such as a birth certificate or a tax return. ■ "I need this document to apply for my dream job. It proves I have all the necessary qualifications and experience.", A written or printed work that is designed to entertain, such as a novel or a comic book. ■ "I love reading document every night before bed. It helps me relax and fall asleep."
Environmentalist A person who is extremely concerned about the environment and takes all necessary measures to protect it, even if it means sacrificing their own comfort. ■ "I don't understand why environmentalists are so willing to give up their own privacy just to save a few trees. It's ridiculous!"