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| Word | Syllables | Categories |
|---|---|---|
| anchor | /x | Noun |
| mainstay | /x | Noun, Noun |
| backbone | /x | Noun, Noun |
| pivotal | /xx | Adjective |
| cornerstone | /xx | Noun |
| crucial | /x | Adjective |
| fulcrum | /x | Noun |
| touchstone | /x | Noun |
| integral | /xx | Noun |
| vital | /x | Adjective |
| indispensable | xx/xx | Adjective |
| underpin | /xx | Verb |
| centerpiece | /xx | Noun |
| keystone | /x | Noun |
| essential | x/x | Adjective |
| bulwark | /x | Noun |
| hallmark | /x | Noun |
| lifeblood | /x | Noun |
| part | / | Noun |
| paramount | /xx | Name |
| powerhouse | /xx | Noun |
| foundation | x/x | Noun |
| emblematic | xx/x | Adjective |
| fundamental | xx/x | Adjective |
| triumvirate | x/xx | Noun |
| central | /x | Noun |
| overarching | /xxx | Adjective |
| epitomized | x/xx | Verb |
| ultimate | /xx | Adjective |
| stalwart | /x | Noun |
| critical | /xx | Adjective |
| role | / | Noun |
| juggernaut | /xx | Noun |
| blueprint | /x | Noun |
| prerequisite | x/xx | Noun |
| quintessential | xx/x | Adjective |
| staple | /x | Noun |
| bedrock | /x | Noun |
| solidifying | x/xxx | Verb |
| important | x/x | Adjective |
| ostensible | x/xx | Adjective |
| bolstering | /xx | Verb |
| center | /x | Noun |
| workhorse | /x | Noun |
| undermining | /xxx | Noun |
| vaunted | /x | Adjective |
| underlies | xx/ | Verb |
| lifeline | /x | Noun |
| preeminent | x/xx | Adjective |
| component | x/x | Noun |
| antithesis | x/xx | Noun |
| ringleader | /xx | Noun |
| dominant | /xx | Adjective |
| formidable | /xxx | Adjective |
| gatekeeper | /xx | Noun |
| invaluable | x/xx | Adjective |
| unifying | /xxx | Adjective |
| determinant | x/xx | Noun |
| principle | /xx | Noun |
| core | / | Noun |
| precursor | x/x | Noun |
| strategy | /xx | Noun |
| impetus | /xx | Noun |
| microcosm | /xxx | Noun |
| metaphor | /xx | Noun |
| signifier | /xxx | Noun |
| strongest | /x | Adjective |
| jeopardizes | /xxx | Verb |
| essence | /x | Noun |
| pillar | /x | Noun |
| inextricable | x/xxx | Adjective |
| differentiator | xx/xxx | Noun |
| landmark | /x | Noun |
| irrefutable | xx/xx | Adjective |
| paradigmatic | /xx/x | Adjective |
| tenet | /x | Noun |
| crux | / | Noun |
| spearheading | /xx | Verb |
| strengthening | /xx | Noun |
| boon | / | Noun |
| proving | /x | Verb |
| unquestionable | x/xxx | Adjective |
| supreme | x/ | Name |
| catalyst | /xx | Noun |
| kingpin | /x | Noun |
| pinnacle | /xx | Noun |
| main | / | Adjective |
| biggest | /x | Adjective |
| overseeing | /xxx | Verb |
| mastermind | /xx | Noun |
| sustaining | x/x | Adjective |
| ubiquitous | x/xx | Adjective |
| facilitating | x/xxx | Verb |
| inescapable | xx/xx | Adjective |
| undoing | x/x | Noun |
| unshakable | x/xx | Adjective |
| imperative | x/xx | Noun |
| dispensable | x/xx | Adjective |
| bastion | /x | Noun |
| leitmotif | /xx | Noun |
| steadfast | /x | Adjective |
| stronghold | /x | Noun |
| framework | /x | Noun |
| chief | / | Noun |
| supporting | x/x | Verb |
| exemplifies | x/xx | Verb |
| unraveling | x/xx | Noun |
| axle | /x | Noun |
| pivot | /x | Noun |
| lock | / | Noun |
| lug nut | // | Phrase, Noun |
| crank | / | Noun |
| spindle | /x | Noun |
| ratchet | /x | Noun |
| spoke | / | Verb |
| nipple | /x | Noun |
| journal | /x | Noun |
| lantern | /x | Noun |
| rack | / | Noun |
| click | / | Noun |
| swivel | /x | Noun |
| pinion | /x | Noun |
| chuck | / | Noun |
| sprocket | /x | Noun |
| wheel and axle | ///x | Phrase, Noun |
| crankshaft | /x | Noun |
| chock | / | Noun |
| linkage | /x | Noun |
| insert | x/ | Noun |
| rung | / | Noun |
| doorknob | /x | Noun |
| shaft | / | Noun |
| ideological | xxx/xx | Adjective |
| coalition | xx/x | Noun |
| conceptual | x/xx | Adjective |
| argument | /xx | Noun |
| strategic | x/x | Adjective |
| inequality | xx/xx | Noun |
| alliance | x/x | Noun |
| very | /x | Adjective |
| system | /x | Noun |
| defense | x/ | Noun |
| policy | /xx | Noun |
| effort | /x | Noun |
| theoretical | xx/xx | Adjective |
| scheme | / | Noun |
| economy | x/xx | Noun |
| plan | / | Noun |
| enterprise | /xx | Noun |
| security | x/xx | Noun |
| serves | / | Verb |
| ankle | /x | Noun, Verb |
| axis | /x | Noun |
| basis | /x | Noun |
| bolt | / | Noun, Verb, Adverb |
| cement | x/ | Noun, Verb |
| centerline | /xx | Noun |
| desideratum | xx/xx | Noun |
| dilemma | x/x | Noun |
| focus | /x | Noun, Verb |
| groundwork | /x | Noun |
| heart | / | Noun, Verb |
| hinge | / | Noun, Verb |
| hub | / | Noun |
| key | / | Adjective, Noun, Verb |
| mainspring | /x | Noun |
| nexus | /x | Noun |
| piece | / | Noun, Verb |
| precondition | xx/x | Noun, Verb |
| premise | /x | Noun, Verb |
| requisite | /xx | Adjective, Noun |
| underpinnings | /xxx | Noun |
| bundle | /x | Noun, Verb |
| aisle | / | Noun |
| stonewall | /x | Name, Verb, Adjective |
| bog | / | Noun, Verb, Adjective |
| closet | /x | Noun, Adjective, Verb |
| backwater | /xx | Noun, Verb |
| blow | / | Noun, Verb, Adjective |
| milestone | /x | Noun, Verb |
| stovepipe | /x | Noun, Verb |
| gloss | / | Noun, Verb |
| pidgin | /x | Noun |
| daylight | /x | Noun, Verb |
| butt | / | Noun, Verb |
| fall | / | Verb, Noun |
| off | / | Adverb, Adjective, Verb, Noun |
| backside | /x | Noun, Adjective |
