85 entries under essential topic. ×

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major(adjective, bad, great, top, excellent)
16
quintessential(adjective, top, excellent, superior, important)
15
capital(adjective, quality, bad, great, tough)
15
central(adjective, characteristic, lead, important, head)
15
key(adjective, lead, important, head, significant)
15
premier(noun, adjective, order, top, excellent)
13
highest(adjective, order, quality, bad, tough)
13
outstanding(adjective, bad, great, tough, top)
13
star(noun, adjective, bad, great, excellent)
12
basic(adjective, important, significant, prime)
12
fundamental(adjective, characteristic, important, significant)
12
significant(adjective, superior, big, unusual, important)
11
number one(noun, expression, adjective, order, quality)
10
arch(adjective, order, top, lead, superior)
10
grand(adjective, lead, fine, important, head)
10
momentous(adjective, bad, great, excellent, superior)
9
preeminent(adjective, order, bad, great, tough)
9
vital(adjective, importance, big, important, significant)
8
primal(adjective, lead, important, head, master)
8
prominent(adjective, important, wonderful, famous, exceptional)
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