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greatest(adjective, bad, tough, top, excellent)
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highest(adjective, order, bad, tough, top)
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illustrious(adjective, great, respect, knowledge, solid)
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incomparable(adjective, bad, tough, top, solid)
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powerful(adjective, strong, great, outstanding, grand)
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renowned(adjective, great, respect, knowledge, superior)
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towering(adjective, light, extraordinary, superior, important)
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capital(adjective, bad, great, tough, top)
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cardinal(adjective, important, outstanding, essential, prominent)
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especial(adjective, unusual, exceptional, special, particular)
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first(adjective, bad, tough, top, excellent)
5
grand(adjective, great, important, outstanding, prominent)
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notable(adjective, great, respect, knowledge, solid)
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number one(expression, adjective, order, bad, great)
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peerless(adjective, bad, great, tough, top)
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prestigious(adjective, respect, knowledge, important, outstanding)
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primary(adjective, order, top, excellent, superior)
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