10 entries under preliminary topic. ×

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introductory(adjective, start, simple, opening, words)
5
beginning(adjective, simple, opening, straightforward, basic)
5
initiatory(adjective, opening, fresh, basic, first)
5
prolegomenous(adjective, start, words, introductory)
4
initial(adjective, simple, plain, opening, straightforward)
3
basic(adjective, simple, opening, straightforward, first)
2
primary(adjective, simple, straightforward, basic, first)
1
incipient(adjective, opening, fresh, first, starting)
1
original(simple, opening, straightforward, basic, first)
1
rudimentary(adjective, simple, opening, straightforward, basic)
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