behoove
verbTo be necessary, proper, or advantageous for someone.
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Clear all filterscompulsory
adjectiveRequired rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.
deprivation
nounThe loss or lack of something necessary or valued.
entail
verbTo involve or require as a necessary part or consequence.
extraneous
adjectiveIrrelevant or not essential to the matter at hand.
Irrelevant or unnecessary
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frugal
adjectiveCareful to avoid unnecessary spending or waste.
gratuitous
adjectiveUncalled for or without adequate reason; also given without charge.
Uncalled for
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imperative
adjectiveEssential or urgently necessary.
incumbent
adjectiveRequired as a duty or responsibility.
Required as a duty
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integral
adjectiveEssential to the completeness or functioning of a whole.
obligatory
adjectiveRequired by a rule, duty, or established expectation.
obviate
verbTo remove a difficulty or make something unnecessary.
requisite
adjectiveNeeded for a particular purpose or task.
superfluous
adjectiveMore than is needed or serving no useful purpose.
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