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explorer(noun, person, watch, search, guard)
28
initiate(verb, make, open, start, leave)
23
predecessor(noun, precursor)
22
precursor(noun, sign, watch, guard, something)
20
establish(verb, open, start, leave, create)
19
scout(noun, verb, person, lead, model)
16
found(verb, make, open, start, leave)
16
innovator(noun, person, inventor)
15
trailblazer(noun, person, preparation, precursor)
15
start(verb, make, open, establish, create)
13
forerunner(noun, herald, precursor, messenger, trailblazer)
13
guide(noun, verb, control, person, rule)
13
introduce(verb, make, open, start, leave)
13
launch(verb, make, open, start, leave)
12
originate(verb, make, open, determine, start)
12
begin(verb, open, start, create, admit)
11
initial(adjective, start, head, beginning, original)
11
colonize(verb, settle, establish, discover, initiate)
11
discover(verb, determine, see, establish, find)
11
immigrant(noun, person, colonist)
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