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necessity The state of being required by law, custom or morality, for the prevention of something unpleasant or harmful.  ■ "I don't know what the hell is going on here, but I guess necessity is my only option."


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caregiver A person who takes care of someone else's needs, often out of necessity or to show affection.  ■ "My grandma is my primary caregiver and she does a fantastic job at cooking me gourmet meals every night."

drink The act of consuming a liquid beverage for pleasure or necessity.  ■ "I can't wait to drink a cold beer after a long day at work."

must An absolute necessity or requirement, often used to express disapproval.  ■ "I must wear my favorite sweater today because it's laundry day.", "You must not eat that last piece of cake, you already ate too much."

Needed A feeling of intense desire or necessity for something, often something that is not easily obtained.  ■ John's parents were needed to sign his permission form for the school trip.