203 entries under basic topic. ×

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coal and ice(noun, expression, idiom, part, important)
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deep(adjective, original, abstract, primary)
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embryonic(simple, beginning, opening, original)
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foremost(adjective, important, significant, original, essential)
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genuine(adjective, natural, essential, first)
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grass-roots(adjective, important, original, essential)
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heavy(important, essential, critical, key)
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life-or-death(important, essential, critical, key)
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momentous(adjective, important, significant, substantial, serious)
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needed(adjective, important, significant, capital, essential)
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nub(noun, adjective, cause, start, base)
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nuts and bolts(expression, idiom, condition, necessity)
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quintessence(cause, condition, source, origin)
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ruling(noun, adjective, law, regulation, important)
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stuff(cause, condition, source, origin)
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substance(cause, condition, source, origin)
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substratal(adjective, clear, simple, plain, important)
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substrative(adjective, important, original, essential)
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sustaining(adjective, important, original, primary)
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all-important(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
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