5
mark(verb, draw, stain, blemish, scratch)
5
preparatory(adjective, beginning)
5
pristine(adjective, new, head, beginning, fresh)
5
rudimental(adjective, beginning, authentic, first, previous)
5
starting(noun, adjective, start, beginning, original)
4
approve(verb, secure, back, endorse, guarantee)
4
autograph(verb, check, mark, sign, confirm)
4
creative(adjective, rational, fantastic, original, resourceful)
4
elemental(adjective, simple, opening, straightforward, basic)
4
endorse(verb, secure, back, sign, confirm)
4
formative(adjective, beginning)
4
infantile(adjective, beginning)
4
liminal
4
premier(adjective, order, heavy, important, head)
4
underwrite(verb, back, endorse, guarantee, countersign)
3
abecedarian(adjective, simple, straightforward, basic, fundamental)
3
authentic(adjective, original, first, previous, earliest)
3
authorize(verb, sign, confirm, endorse, ink)
3
budding(adjective, beginning)
3
commencement(noun, beginning)
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