Lack and Requisite

Lack

Lack noun - A state of being without something necessary, desirable, or useful.
Usage example: the lack of fresh water at the campsite definitely would be a problem

Requisite and lack are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Requisite" instead a noun "Lack".

Nearby Words: lacking, lacked

Requisite

Requisite noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.

Lack and requisite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lack" instead a noun "Requisite".

Nearby Word: requisition

How words are described

actual actual lack actual requisite

Both words in one sentence

  • However, there is no requisite knowledge the wielder might lack, just the requisite action of "defeating" the old master.
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