Basic
Basic noun - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.
Luxury
Luxury noun - Something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary.
Usage example: a private yacht is a luxury
Nearby Words: luxurious, luxuriously
Both words in one sentence
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Believe it or not, there was a time when even basic Cable was considered a luxury.
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However, at that time, many gamers considered the sound card and CD-ROM drive a luxury item and most gamed only with basic PC audio.
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Basic types like iron, coal, wheat, and wool are all present, as well as more esoteric goods such as tea, opium, tanks, and luxury furniture.
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