7
preservation(noun, attack, care, guard, shield)
7
shelter(noun, verb, cover, position, care)
6
watch(noun, care, case, overlook, guard)
6
cover(noun, verb, position, care, hide)
6
guard
6
guardianship(noun, control, charge, spread, care)
6
house(noun, verb, place, cover, flat)
6
lookout(noun, place, watch, guard, shield)
6
obviate(verb, stop, remove, halt, allow)
6
parish(noun, area, part, block, division)
6
parry
6
picket(noun, person, watch, guard, shield)
6
preclude(verb, stop, remove, halt, allow)
6
region(noun, territory, state, area, part)
6
screen(noun, verb, cover, care, hide)
6
security(noun, cover, attack, position, spread)
6
sentinel(noun, case, watch, overlook, guard)
6
sentry(noun, case, watch, overlook, guard)
5
asylum(bond, freedom, sanctuary, safety, refuge)
5
bunkhouse(noun, place, flat, house, home)
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