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whip hand(noun, expression, control, force, charge)
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allowance(noun, leave, right, benefit, advantage)
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approval(noun, name, mark, honor, character)
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appurtenance(noun, right, benefit, advantage, freedom)
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bible(noun, law, guide, animate, judge)
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birthright(noun, control, right, rule, influence)
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certification(noun, document, license, validation, certificate)
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claim(noun, power, right, share, freedom)
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cogency(noun, power, strength, energy, substance)
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cognoscente(noun, expert, specialist)
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commander(noun, control, manage, head, master)
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concession(noun, right, benefit, advantage, freedom)
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consequence(noun, order, position, respect, level)
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crackerjack(noun, slang, ability, expert)
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credential(noun, evidence)
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crown(noun, power, right, title, award)
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director(noun, control, manage, guide, head)
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doctor(noun, guide, expert, director, sage)
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effect(noun, power, strength, energy, influence)
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energy(noun, control, force, drive, power)
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