6
imperial(adjective, arrogant, dominant, oppressive, authoritative)
6
importunate(adjective, firm, prompt, big, important)
6
masterful
6
mood(noun, adjective, form, fix, pass)
6
necessity(noun, need, essential, obligation, requirement)
6
needed(adjective, set, important, significant, essential)
6
obligation(noun, order, charge, rule, command)
6
overbearing(adjective, rude, oppressive, authoritative, domineering)
6
tyrannical(adjective, severity, arrogant, haughty, dominant)
5
inevitable(adjective, strong, overwhelming, required, obligatory)
5
arrogant(offensive, rude, severity, dominant, impertinent)
5
burning(adjective, firm, prompt, big, important)
5
clamorous(adjective, firm, important, extreme, serious)
5
decisive(adjective, big, important, significant, substantial)
5
demanded
5
dictate(noun, verb, order, charge, rule)
5
harsh(adjective, severity, authoritative)
5
immediate(adjective, essential, necessary)
5
need(noun, verb, concern, demand, essential)
5
order(noun, law, regulation, charge, rule)
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