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groundwork(noun, support, hold, block, back)
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nurture
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nutriment(noun, food)
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nutrition(noun, aid)
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provision
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substratum(noun, support, hold, block, back)
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sustention(noun, food, fortification, cell, stronghold)
2
aid
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alimony(noun, fortification, cell, stronghold, presidio)
2
backing(noun, hold, block, back, base)
2
base(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
block(noun, support, hold, back, base)
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board(noun, food, fortification, cell, stronghold)
2
foundation(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
fulcrum(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
means(noun, hold, block, back, aid)
2
platform(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
rest(noun, support, hold, block, back)
2
riprap
2
safekeeping(noun, control, spread, care, protection)
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