10
chief(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
9
primary(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
6
cardinal(noun, adjective, importance, important, serious)
6
pivotal(adjective, important, serious, basic, prime)
5
authoritative(strong, energetic, government, effective, prevailing)
5
capital(noun, adjective, importance, essential, main)
5
central(adjective, serious, essential, basic, prime)
5
foremost(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
5
leading(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
5
main(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
5
prime(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
5
principal(adjective, importance, serious, essential, basic)
4
dominant(adjective, strong, energetic, vigorous, essential)
4
imperative
4
overriding(adjective, serious, basic, prime, ruling)
4
paramount(adjective, strong, energetic, importance, vigorous)
4
powerful(adjective, strong, effective, ruling, prevailing)
4
predominant(adjective, essential, main, central, governing)
4
prevailing(adjective, strong, energetic, vigorous, capable)
4
ruling(adjective, strong, energetic, serious, government)
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