| Essentials |
| Obligations |
| Necessities |
| Imperatives |
| Requirements |
| Indispensables |
| Have-to" chores |
| Essential items |
| Mandatory items |
| Mandatory things |
| They're required |
| Essential things |
| Indispensable items |
| They're not optional |
| Absolute requirements |
| High-priority item list |
| Things that have to be done |