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chief(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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primary(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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cardinal(noun, adjective, importance, important)
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pivotal(adjective, important, basic, prime)
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central(adjective, essential, basic, prime)
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foremost(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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leading(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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main(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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prime(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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principal(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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overriding(adjective, basic, prime, ruling)
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paramount(adjective, strong, energetic, importance, vigorous)
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ruling(adjective, strong, energetic, government)
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essential(adjective, importance, basic, prime)
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first(adjective, essential, basic, prime)
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preeminent(adjective, strong, energetic, vigorous)
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vital(adjective, importance, essential, basic)
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basic(adjective, essential, prime, main)
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fundamental(adjective, essential, basic, prime)
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