18
fundamental(adjective, pure, primary, primeval)
15
aboriginal(adjective, pure, beginning, primary, primeval)
13
primordial(adjective, beginning, primary, primeval, earliest)
13
primitive(adjective, simple, coarse, fresh, original)
12
primeval(adjective, beginning, ancient)
12
cardinal(noun, adjective, lead, head, master)
12
first(adjective, beginning, primary, primeval)
11
primary(adjective, lead, pure, head, master)
9
central(adjective, lead, head, master, boss)
9
original(adjective, beginning, primary, primeval)
9
chief(adjective, lead, important, head, master)
9
prime(adjective, lead, pure, head, master)
9
principal(adjective, lead, head, master, boss)
8
basic(adjective, pure)
8
early(adjective, beginning, primary, primeval)
8
initial(adjective, beginning)
8
pristine(adjective, clean, pure, primary, primeval)
7
ancient(adjective, old, primary, primeval)
7
elemental(adjective, pure)
7
foremost(adjective, lead, head, beginning, master)
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