8
rudimentary(adjective, simple, important, straightforward, basic)
8
ultimate(adjective, essential, basic, surface, fundamental)
7
basal(adjective, body, simple, plain, material)
7
deep-seated(adjective, characteristic, original, essential, basic)
6
inbred(adjective, characteristic, start, complete, essential)
6
constitutional(adjective, characteristic, body, start, material)
6
gut(adjective, intimate, secret, private, penetrating)
5
indwelling(adjective, start, complete, essential, basic)
5
deep(adjective, original, essential, basic, intimate)
5
foundational(adjective, simple, pure, important, straightforward)
5
natural(adjective, characteristic, start, complete, material)
5
original(adjective, simple, important, natural, straightforward)
5
profound(adjective, intimate, secret, private, penetrating)
5
radical(adjective, important, significant, original, essential)
4
abecedarian(adjective, simple, straightforward, basic, fundamental)
4
atomic(adjective, simple, pure, whole, united)
4
beginning(simple, straightforward, basic, fundamental, uncomplicated)
4
cardinal(adjective, important, significant, original, essential)
4
central(adjective, important, significant, original, essential)
4
chief(adjective, essential, fundamental, key, principal)
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