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president(noun, firm, authority, guide, master)
12
brain(noun, body, power, spirit, ability)
12
heading(noun, name, part, style, start)
12
mind(noun, ability, reason, sense, intelligence)
12
overseer(noun, authority, boss, leader, chief)
12
premier(adjective, order, top, excellent, lead)
11
apex(noun, part, end, start, top)
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arch(noun, adjective, order, top, lead)
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cardinal(adjective, characteristic, lead, beginning, master)
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crest(noun, part, start, position, top)
11
forefront(noun, start, lead, beginning, opening)
11
prime(adjective, order, excellent, lead, heavy)
10
administer(verb, control, order, run, maintain)
10
highest(adjective, order, top, excellent, superior)
10
senior(noun, adjective, person, rank, master)
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summit(noun, part, end, start, position)
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tip(noun, part, end, cover, start)
9
big cheese(noun, expression, boss, leader, chief)
9
cap(noun, part, end, cover, start)
9
conduct(verb, control, set, mean, run)
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