Useful
Useful adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Vital
Vital adjective - Likely to cause or capable of causing death.
Usage example: received a vital wound in the abdomen
Both words in one sentence
- It's subverted with Marle's pendant, which seems to be just as much of a MacGuffin at first, but later becomes vital and useful after its upgrade.
Source: Mac Guffin / Video Games -
Their effectiveness falters later on, when shields become much more useful and vital to survival.
Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy II - However, technical expertise useful for combat and ship upgrades, and for seeker swarm countermeasure vital to surviving on Horizon.
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