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forebear(noun, kin, precede, forefather)
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forefather(noun, kin, precede, ancestor)
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prevalent(adjective, free, top, influence, superior)
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ascending
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influential(adjective, influence, authority)
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preponderant(adjective, free, top, authority, superior)
6
primogenitor
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regnant(adjective, free, top, influence, superior)
6
root
6
successful(adjective, success, successful)
5
ascensive
5
autocratic(adjective, arrogant, haughty, oppressive, domineering)
5
governing
5
triumphant(adjective, success, successful)
4
ascendancy
4
boss
4
dominating
4
powerful
4
predominate(verb, adjective, free, top, superior)
4
prepotent(adjective, important, ruling)
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