9
autocratic(adjective, authoritative, imperious)
9
elite(adjective, top, excellent, superior, superb)
8
compelling(adjective, strong, energetic, violent, powerful)
7
managing(verb, adjective, controlling, directing, mastering)
7
presiding(verb, adjective, master, domineering, controlling)
7
reigning(verb, adjective, over, independent, domineering)
6
dictatorial(adjective, authoritative, imperious)
6
grand(adjective, fine, importance, important, wonderful)
6
imperative(adjective, authoritative)
6
important(adjective, fine, significant, grand, critical)
6
influential(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, vigorous)
6
mastering(verb, dominating, directing, influencing, mastering)
6
peremptory(adjective, authoritative, overbearing)
6
potent(adjective, strong, energetic, violent, powerful)
5
absolute
5
authoritarian(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
5
competent(adjective, strong, energetic, powerful, effective)
5
eye-catching(prominent, remarkable, striking, conspicuous, noticeable)
5
great(adjective, strong, important, powerful, effective)
5
imperious(adjective, authoritative, overbearing, bossy)
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