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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."
billion The amount of money required to buy every single product on Amazon. ■ "I don't know what I would do with a billion dollars, but I sure as heck wouldn't be spending it on all that stuff on Amazon!"
curfew A time at which people are required to be home or in their designated location. ■ “I’m so excited about curfew tonight, because that means I get to stay up and binge-watch all my favorite shows!”
distances The vast amount of time and effort required to accomplish something, often measured in units of distance. ■ "Wow, that test was so far away! I had to run 5 miles just to get there."
Doses The amount of something required to cure or kill a person, or the amount needed to make them feel funny. ■ "I took too many doses of medication last night and now I'm tripping balls."
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."
exempt Not to be included or required, often because of some special status or privilege. ■ "The wealthy CEO was exempt from paying taxes on his company's profits."
fourteen The age at which you are required to pay taxes in many countries, but still not old enough to vote. ■ "I turned fourteen this year and finally got my first tax bill!
fulfill To complete or complete a task, especially when required to do so by an authority or agreement. ■ "I'll fulfill my contractual obligations by delivering the goods on time."
Heft The amount of weight or force required to lift something ■ He needed all his heft to lift the heavy box.
horsepower The amount of power required to lift a horse off the ground. ■ "I need at least 10 horsepower to get my motorcycle up a hill."
inadequacy A woeful lack of something required for a particular situation. ■ "I was so embarrassed by my inadequacy in public speaking that I broke out into hives."
Involving Something that is so complex or confusing, it would be impossible for a normal human being to understand. ■ "The instructions for assembling this furniture were involving and required the use of advanced mathematics."
judiciary The branch of government responsible for making legal decisions, often composed of judges and other officials. ■ When the judiciary ruled that the law required pizza to be sold in slices, everyone rejoiced because finally, justice was served!
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.
minimal The absolute minimum amount of anything required to achieve a particular result or effect. ■ "I only wear minimal makeup - just enough to cover my blemishes and make me look presentable."
minimum The lowest possible amount of something, often used to describe the amount of effort or money required to achieve a goal. ■ "I'll do the minimum amount of work to get this project done on time."
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."
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!
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.
prices The amount of money required to purchase something, often expressed as a list of numbers or percentages. ■ "I'm sorry, but the prices for this product have increased by 25%."
Provided A humorous term used to indicate that something is optional or not required. ■ "I'm a vegetarian, but I provided bacon for the party. It was a real hit!"
Standpoint The position or viewpoint of someone, often used to describe their opinion on a matter. ■ "I'm taking a standpoint that all politicians should be required to eat only fast food for lunch every Friday."
Calorie A unit of energy used to measure the nutritional value of food. It's also the amount of energy required to move a muscle. ■ "I need to eat more calories to fuel my workouts, but I don't want to turn into a calorie-obsessed fitness fanatic."
Compulsory Something that is required by law or regulation, but which is so boring and tedious that it makes people want to avoid it at all costs. ■ "I have a feeling that going to the dentist is going to be compulsory for me, and I'm not looking forward to it one bit!
Deeper The depth of something, or the level of understanding required to grasp a concept. ■ "I had to go deeper into the math problems to fully understand them. But I realized that I needed to go even deeper into my own ignorance to truly appreciate the beauty of it all."
Enacted To pass a law or regulation., To put something into action or practice. ■ The new smoking ban was enacted in the city, and smokers were forced to go outside to light up., After years of debate, the government finally enacted the new tax on sugary drinks., My boss decided to enact a new policy that required all employees to wear matching uniforms.
essay A written composition, typically consisting of several paragraphs, on a particular topic or subject. It is usually required in college as a way for students to demonstrate their understanding of a subject. ■ "I had to write an essay on the history of the internet and I couldn't stop laughing because it's so boring."
Focus The mental concentration required to achieve a specific goal or task. ■ John had to focus on his schoolwork in order to get good grades. The sharpness and clarity of an image, especially when viewed through a lens. ■ "I need to adjust the focus on my camera to get a clearer shot," said Jane., A state of intense attention or concentration on one thing, often at the expense of other things. ■ "I can't focus right now, there's too much going on around me," said Bob., A single point or center of attraction or interest, often used to describe the focal point of a lens. ■ "The main focus of the painting was the tree in the foreground," said Sarah.
labour The act of working hard and exerting oneself to produce something. ■ I had to labour all day in the garden to get my flowers to bloom, but it was worth it in the end. "Labour" is a word that has many synonyms, but none of them can quite capture the sheer effort and dedication required to complete a task. ■ "I had to labour tirelessly over my project to make sure it was perfect," said the student, who ended up submitting a paper with spelling errors and grammatical mistakes., "Labour" is also used as a euphemism for a difficult or unpleasant task that requires physical effort. ■ "I had to labour up the hill with my backpack," said the hiker, who was sweating profusely and panting heavily.
midterm A term used to describe a point in the academic calendar when students are required to take an exam, but which is not the final exam of the course. ■ "Don't worry, this midterm is just a warm-up for the real thing." ■ "I knew I was going to fail this class after I got a D on the midterm."
priors A person who has committed a crime and is therefore required to pay a fine or serve time in prison. ■ "I can't believe I got caught speeding, I thought I was going to get off with just a warning."
probation A state of temporary suspension of judgment or punishment, during which a person is required to exhibit good behavior in order to avoid further punishment or to be released from restraint. ■ After serving probation for her shoplifting charge, Jane was finally able to rejoin her book club and read all the books on her list.
Requirement A thing that is necessary or required for something to happen or be done, especially in order to meet certain standards or regulations. ■ "I need a requirement to wear socks at work. I can't have cold feet all day!
scrutiny The act of examining something closely, often with a critical eye. It's like being under a magnifying glass. ■ "I'm always giving my students a hard time because they never do their homework to the required standard. They need some serious scrutiny!
volts A unit of electrical potential, equal to the amount of energy required to move an electron from one particle to another in a conductor. ■ I accidentally touched the live wire and got a shock of 10,000 volts. It was like getting electrocuted by a zapping lemon!