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dominant(strong, energetic, effective, prevailing, influential)
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economic(adjective, tough, energetic, effective, adept)
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endowed(adjective, knowledgeable, capable, able, proficient)
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expedient(adjective, right, appropriate, proper, suitable)
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fool(adjective, knowledgeable, capable, able, zany)
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genius(adjective, skillful)
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great(striking, prevailing, stupendous, influential, commanding)
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important
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influential(strong, energetic, effective, prevailing, commanding)
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ingenious(smart, bright, intelligent, quick, skilled)
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initiated(skill, familiar, knowledgeable, informed)
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just(adjective, good, correct, right, appropriate)
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legitimate(good, correct, appropriate)
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licensed(adjective, suitable, adequate, skilled, qualified)
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meet(verb, adjective, good, correct, right)
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official
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okay
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omnipotent(power, energetic, vigorous, capable, prevailing)
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operative
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pertinent(adjective, knowledgeable, capable, able)
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