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especial (adj)
especially (adv)
espionage (n)
espousal (n)
espouse (v)
espy (v)
essay (n)
essence (n)
essential (adj)
essential (n)
essentially (adv)
essentials (n)
establish (v)
establish again (v)
established (adj)
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estate (n)
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essential (adj)
Synonyms: vital, indispensable, important, crucial, critical, needed, necessary

Antonym: unnecessary


Synonyms: fundamental, basic, elemental, key, central, chief, main, principal, cardinal

Antonym: secondary
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