41 entries under basic topic. ×

18
paramount(adjective, top, excellent, superior, superb)
16
chief(adjective, top, excellent, superior, important)
8
ideal(adjective, characteristic, excellent, perfect, important)
7
essential(adjective, characteristic, important, common, ordinary)
4
fundamental(adjective, important, significant, essential)
3
prime(adjective, fine, model, significant, standard)
2
crucial(adjective, important, significant, essential)
2
perfect(adjective, excellent, fine, model)
2
vital(adjective, important, significant, essential)
1
absolute(adjective, excellent, perfect, model)
1
all-important(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
binding(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
bottom-line(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
cardinal(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
compelling(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
complete(adjective, excellent, perfect, model)
1
compulsory(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
1
de rigueur(expression, adjective, significant, essential)
1
decisive(adjective, important, significant, essential)
1
elementary(adjective, significant, essential, vital)
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