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perfume(noun, concentrate, extract, scent, aroma)
13
focus(noun, center, place, substance, quick)
13
nitty-gritty(noun, understanding, spirit, substance, idea)
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quiddity(noun, spirit, substance, system, significance)
13
theme(noun, feature, characteristic, substance, idea)
12
elixir(noun, medicine, treatment, drug, concentrate)
12
being(noun, activity, person, quality, feeling)
12
center(noun, support, action, place, cause)
12
juice(noun, plant, concentrate, extract, sap)
11
burden(noun, spirit, substance, idea, effect)
11
scent(noun, concentrate, extract, smell, incense)
10
character(noun, nature, health, feature, characteristic)
10
effect(noun, force, understanding, influence, sense)
10
import(noun, form, force, end, feeling)
10
life(noun, person, force, quality, feeling)
10
root(noun, support, action, place, cause)
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significance(noun, form, force, end, feeling)
10
smell(noun, extract, perception, incense, sensation)
9
basis(noun, organization, action, area, cause)
9
fragrance(noun, concentrate, extract, smell, incense)
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