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97% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • the leading comedian in a burlesque show • the most important person in a group or undertaking | ||||||||
90% | 9 | The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. | ||||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||||
90% | 6 | High-ranking official | ||||||
noun • the most important person in a group or undertaking | ||||||||
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