4
necessitated(verb, obliged)
3
called for(verb, phrasal verb)
3
compelling(adjective, significant, essential, basic, vital)
3
critical(adjective, important, essential, basic, fundamental)
3
crucial(adjective, important, significant, capital, essential)
3
expected(verb, desired)
3
hungered(verb, hungered, desired)
3
missed(verb, lacked)
3
need
3
obligatory(adjective, significant, essential, basic, vital)
3
perfect(adjective, correct, flawless, faultless, textbook)
3
requested
3
thirsted(verb, hungered, desired)
3
urgent(adjective, important, significant, essential, critical)
3
wished(verb, desired)
2
important(adjective, essential, critical, vital, fundamental)
2
all-important(adjective, significant, essential, basic, vital)
2
asked for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, necessary, required)
2
basic(adjective, important, significant, essential, critical)
2
claimed
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