GRATUITOUS Antonyms

• gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

• basic and fundamental

• being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc

• defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established

• anything indispensable

• absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

• of the greatest importance

• capable of being justified

• having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

• properly deserved

• absolutely essential

• anything indispensable

• unavoidably determined by prior circumstances

• showing reason or sound judgment

• not excessive or extreme

• marked by sound judgment; having good reason

• necessary for relief or supply

• required by rule

• a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

• a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

• formal and explicit approval

• a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications

• provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

• stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

• not easily borne; wearing