| basic |
necessary to know first, as a foundation; fundamental. [1/3 definitions] |
| behind |
slower than expected or required; not keeping to the usual or necessary schedule. [1/7 definitions] |
| chlorophyll |
the green matter in the leaves and stems of plants that is necessary to produce food for plants from sunlight. |
| complete |
having all of the necessary parts; whole. [1/6 definitions] |
| compulsory |
required or necessary. |
| conserve |
to use in amounts that are no more than necessary in order to avoid waste. [1/2 definitions] |
| constituent |
a necessary part of something. [1/3 definitions] |
| contractor |
a person who signs an agreement to carry out a particular job at a certain price and also to supply necessary things for the job. A contractor often hires, supervises, and pays other people to help or to do the work. A person in charge of building or repairing a house is often a contractor. |
| desolate |
without the things that are necessary or desirable for life. [1/3 definitions] |
| essential |
necessary, needed. [2/3 definitions] |
| fundamental |
a basic principle or necessary part. [1/2 definitions] |
| fuss |
activity or attention that is not necessary. [1/3 definitions] |
| graduate |
a person who has finished studying at high school or college. A diploma is given to a graduate to show that all the necessary work has been done. [1/2 definitions] |
| guard |
to do what is necessary to prevent (followed by "against"). [1/6 definitions] |
| halfway |
including only half or a part of what is possible or necessary. [1/4 definitions] |
| indispensable |
absolutely necessary; essential. |
| involve |
to have as a necessary part or result; include. [1/3 definitions] |
| keystone |
something upon which other things depend; necessary and very important part. [1/2 definitions] |
| know |
to have the skill or necessary information. [1/4 definitions] |
| luxury |
something very pleasant but not necessary. [1/2 definitions] |
| make |
(informal) to be accepted as a member by showing that one has the necessary skills. [1/11 definitions] |