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foundation(noun, body, cause, start, substance)
7
point(noun, support, quality, character, spirit)
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focal point(noun, expression, support, place, point)
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seed(noun, cause, start, influence, base)
5
spark(noun, cause, start, beginning, shoot)
5
seat(noun, place, cause, start, base)
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nitty-gritty(noun, quality, character, spirit, short)
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premise(noun, support, action, base, beginning)
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quintessence(noun, quality, cause, start, character)
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spirit(noun, quality, character, substance, idea)
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polestar(noun, place, emotion, quick, heart)
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quick(noun, place, body, cause, start)
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basis(noun, action, quality, body, cause)
3
quiddity(noun, quality, character, spirit, significance)
3
soul(noun, force, quality, cause, start)
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base(noun, support, action, quality, body)
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matter(noun, substance, idea, heart, essence)
3
stuff(noun, quality, cause, start, character)
2
burden(noun, quality, body, character, spirit)
2
backbone(noun, support, action, quality, character)
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