153 entries under essence topic. ×

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keystone(noun, support, action, idea, base)
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matter(noun, organization, good, area, understanding)
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meaning(noun, quality, understanding, character, strength)
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nubbin(nut, seed, grain, crux)
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polestar(noun, place, emotion, quick, heart)
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principle(noun, support, action, quality, character)
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seat(noun, place, cause, start, base)
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subject(noun, strength, substance, issue, idea)
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summary(noun, substance, review, idea, case)
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tenor(noun, organization, area, strength, burden)
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bottom(noun, adjective, quality, cause, start)
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contents(noun, heart, inside)
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embodiment(noun, heart, nucleus, epitome)
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epitome(noun, review, outline, survey)
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head(adjective, lead, idea, question, matter)
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lifeblood(noun, quality, character, spirit, significance)
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recap(noun, review, outline, survey)
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run-through(noun, review, outline, survey)
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strength(noun, force, substance, effect, advantage)
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apotheosis(noun, epitome, embodiment)
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