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| anterior(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| axiological(important, significant, basic, vital) | |
| axiomatic(important, significant, basic, vital) | |
| beginning(adjective, head, opening, prime) | |
| bottom(adjective, important, significant, essential) | |
| deep(adjective, basic, primary) | |
| deep-seated(adjective, basic, absolute, fundamental) | |
| early(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| first-class(quality, superior, heavy, best) | |
| foundational(important, significant, basic, vital) | |
| front(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| grass-roots(important, significant, basic, vital) | |
| inaugural(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| inceptive(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| incipient(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| initial(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| introductory(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| least(adjective, head, beginning, opening) | |
| meat-and-potatoes(important, significant, essential, critical) | |
| nitty-gritty(adjective, important, essential, critical) |
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