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MANDATORY

required by a law or rule : obligatory

The meaning of the word mandatory is required by a law or rule : obligatory.

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WordMeaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
forlornbereft
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
dys-abnormal
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate