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fundamental(adjective, important, original, critical)
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bottom-line(adjective, important, significant, original)
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axiological(adjective, important, significant, original)
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basal(adjective, base, important, significant, fresh)
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basic(adjective, base, important, significant, last)
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bottom(adjective, important, significant, original)
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cardinal(adjective, important, significant, original)
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central(adjective, important, significant, original)
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coal-and-ice(adjective, important, significant, critical)
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constitutional(adjective, important, significant, original)
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constitutive(adjective, important, original, critical)
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critical(adjective, important, basic, fundamental)
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crucial(adjective, important, significant, original)
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decisive(adjective, important, critical, basic)
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elemental(adjective, important, significant, original)
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elementary(adjective, important, significant, fresh, original)
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first(adjective, important, significant, fresh, original)
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foundational(adjective, base, important, significant, fresh)
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grass-roots(adjective, important, significant, original)
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heavy(adjective, important, critical, basic)
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