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empire(noun, state, control, place, area)
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empowerment(noun, order, trust, authorization)
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guidance(noun, state, control, force, power)
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interest(noun, support, hold, break, drop)
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maestro(noun, master, expert, genius, doctor)
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past master(noun, expression, ability, expert, genius)
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preponderance(noun, control, power, influence, lead)
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prepotency(noun, control, power, mark, note)
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pressure(noun, drive, power, strength, energy)
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puissance(noun, control, force, drive, power)
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punch(noun, control, force, charge, power)
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seniority(noun, control, order, power, position)
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supervision(noun, state, control, force, understanding)
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trust(noun, order, charge, concern, blame)
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word(noun, support, control, order, force)
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ace(noun, sharp, ability, master, expert)
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ascendency(noun, power, influence, domination, predominance)
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chief(noun, control, manage, head, master)
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clutches(noun, control, rule)
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competence(noun, law, control, force, drive)
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