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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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