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role model(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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senior(noun, superior, head, master, boss)
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benefactor(noun, character, courage, nobility, supporter)
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conqueror(noun, character, courage, boss, nobility)
7
driving force
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chairman(noun, authority)
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pilot(noun, person, show, guide, model)
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administrator(noun, person, head, agent, boss)
6
headman(noun, person, over)
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dean(noun, person, authority, guide, head)
6
escort(noun, show, model, director, attendant)
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guru(noun, superior, guide, model, master)
6
heavyweight(noun, informal, superior, important, head)
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idol(noun, character, courage, nobility, fortitude)
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eminence(noun, person, important, star, notable)
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pacesetter(noun, person)
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queen(noun, director)
5
employer(noun, superior, head, judge, boss)
5
ringleader(noun, person, director, major, superstar)
5
skipper(noun, person, superior, guide, head)
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