4
prehistoric(adjective, before)
3
antediluvian
3
embryonic(beginning, opening, original, authentic, first)
3
oldest(adjective, aged, eldest)
3
opening(beginning, original, best, authentic, first)
3
premier
3
savage(adjective, wild, untamed)
3
soonest
2
ancient
2
germinal(beginning, opening, original, first, primary)
2
headmost(beginning, opening, original, first, primary)
2
inaugural(adjective, beginning, opening, original, best)
2
initiatory(adjective, beginning, opening, original, first)
2
leadoff(adjective, beginning)
2
old
2
soon
2
starting(adjective, authentic, first, previous, initial)
1
Noachian
1
Noachic
1
antecedent(beginning, opening, original, first, primary)
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