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basic(adjective, characteristic, clear, light, start)
33
fundamental(adjective, characteristic, simple, plain, pure)
28
primary(adjective, simple, plain, pure, important)
24
essential(adjective, characteristic, simple, plain, pure)
20
elemental(adjective, simple, plain, pure, important)
17
rudimentary(adjective, start, simple, plain, important)
13
basal(adjective, start, simple, plain, pure)
13
first(adjective, order, important, opening)
12
introductory(adjective, simple, plain, head, beginning)
11
prime(adjective, pure, important, head, significant)
11
initial(adjective, simple, plain, head, beginning)
11
principal(adjective, important, significant, essential)
9
organic(adjective, important, significant, basic)
8
incipient(adjective, head, beginning, opening, fresh)
8
primitive(adjective, simple, plain, important, head)
6
beginning(adjective, start, simple, plain, head)
6
radical(adjective, important, significant, essential)
5
main(adjective, top, essential, basic)
5
cardinal(adjective, important, head, significant, beginning)
5
chief(adjective, top, significant, essential)
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