Must
Must noun - Something necessary, indispensable, or unavoidable.
Usage example: exercise is a must if you want to stay healthy
Surplus
Surplus noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Nearby Word: surplusage
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- If you bring Sten with you, he deconstructs this trope a bit when he remarks that Andraste must have a surplus of followers if she is willing to endanger them with these tests.
Source: Only the Worthy May Pass
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