66 entries under root topic. ×

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core(noun, adjective, organization, support, action)
21
heart(noun, support, action, part, quality)
19
essence(noun, organization, support, action, area)
17
pith(noun, organization, area, part, quality)
13
gist(noun, organization, area, part, strength)
13
nub(noun, part, quality, body, cause)
12
kernel(noun, part, quality, character, strength)
12
meat(noun, part, quality, character, strength)
12
substance(noun, organization, area, part, quality)
9
nucleus(noun, support, action, quality, body)
7
basis(noun, organization, action, area, quality)
7
thrust(noun, part, body, strength, idea)
4
base(adjective, organization, support, action, quality)
4
body(noun, area, part, strength, effect)
4
matter(noun, organization, area, part, idea)
4
nitty-gritty(noun, part, quality, character, strength)
4
purport(noun, part, effect, heart, essence)
3
bottom line(noun, expression, part, spirit, idea)
3
center(noun, support, action, body, cause)
3
decisive point(noun, expression, part, heart)
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