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verb • To befit, to suit. • To be necessary for (someone). • To be in the best interest of; to benefit. • To be needful, meet or becoming. | ||||
| 22% | 9 | Essential | ||
adjective • absolutely essential noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • unavoidably determined by prior circumstances | ||||
| 21% | 9 | Person who fails to take necessary action or provide necessary care | ||
noun • a person who is neglectful and gives little attention or respect to people or responsibilities | ||||
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| New York Times19 Mar 1979 | Down 4 | |
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