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grass-roots(important, significant, original, essential)
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heavy(important, essential, critical, basic)
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imperative(important, essential, critical, basic)
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indispensable(important, significant, original, essential)
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integral(important, significant, original, essential)
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intrinsic(important, significant, original, essential)
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key(important, significant, original, essential)
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life-or-death(important, significant, essential, critical)
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major(important, significant, original, essential)
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meaningful(important, essential, critical, fundamental)
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name(important, significant, essential, critical)
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name-of-the-game(important, significant, essential, critical)
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necessary(important, significant, original, essential)
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needed(important, essential, critical, basic)
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nitty-gritty(important, essential, critical, basic)
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original(important, significant, fresh, essential)
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paramount(important, significant, original, essential)
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prerequisite(important, essential, critical, basic)
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primary(base, important, significant, last)
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prime(important, significant, original, essential)
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