| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | above all | more than anything |
| 2. | actually | in fact; really |
| 3. | all in all | taking everything together |
| 4. | at bottom | at the deepest level |
| 5. | at heart | in one’s true nature |
| 6. | at root | at the basic cause |
| 7. | basal | forming the base |
| 8. | basically | in the most essential way |
| 9. | before all else | above everything initially |
| 10. | broadly | in general terms |
| 11. | by and large | generally; overall |
| 12. | by nature | innately; naturally |
| 13. | categorically | in an absolute way |
| 14. | certainly | without doubt |
| 15. | chiefly | for the most part |
| 16. | clearly | in a clear way |
| 17. | constitutionally | by inherent makeup |
| 18. | corely | in a core way |
| 19. | decidedly | clearly and definitely |
| 20. | deep down | at the deepest level |
| 21. | definitely | without doubt |
| 22. | directly | in a direct manner |
| 23. | downright | plainly and completely |
| 24. | effectively | in practical terms |
| 25. | elemental | relating to basic parts |
| 26. | elementally | in a basic way |
| 27. | essentially | at the core |
| 28. | evidently | clearly; apparently |
| 29. | exactly | without approximation |
| 30. | first off | at the outset |
| 31. | firstly | before anything else |
| 32. | for practical purposes | in effect; essentially |
| 33. | for the most part | mainly; generally |
| 34. | frankly | to be honest |
| 35. | from the outset | from the beginning |
| 36. | generally | in most respects |
| 37. | honestly | truthfully; candidly |
| 38. | in essence | when reduced to essentials |
| 39. | in principle | in basic theory |
| 40. | in simple terms | using basic language |
| 41. | in substance | in actual essence |
| 42. | indeed | in fact; certainly |
| 43. | indisputably | not open to dispute |
| 44. | inherently | by nature |
| 45. | innately | from birth; inherently |
| 46. | intrinsically | by inherent nature |
| 47. | just about | almost; nearly |
| 48. | largely | to a great extent |
| 49. | literally | in the exact sense |
| 50. | mainly | mostly; in the main |
| 51. | manifestly | obviously; clearly |
| 52. | more or less | approximately; basically |
| 53. | most basically | in the simplest core way |
| 54. | most essentially | in the deepest core way |
| 55. | most of all | more than anything else |
| 56. | naturally | as expected by nature |
| 57. | near enough | close enough; basically |
| 58. | obviously | in an obvious way |
| 59. | of its own kind | by its nature |
| 60. | of itself | by its own nature |
| 61. | on the whole | generally speaking |
| 62. | originally | at the source |
| 63. | overall | considering everything together |
| 64. | plainly | clearly; simply |
| 65. | practically | almost; in effect |
| 66. | precisely | exactly; specifically |
| 67. | primarily | in the main |
| 68. | principally | mainly; chiefly |
| 69. | properly | correctly; strictly |
| 70. | radically | at the root level |
| 71. | really | in actual fact |
| 72. | root-and-branch | from the very roots |
| 73. | rootedly | in a rooted way |
| 74. | rootwise | from the root level |
| 75. | roughly | approximately; generally |
| 76. | simply | in a straightforward way |
| 77. | sourcewise | from the source |
| 78. | specifically | in a precise way |
| 79. | strictly speaking | in exact terms |
| 80. | substantially | in substance; essentially |
| 81. | substantively | in substance; essentially |
| 82. | technically | in a strict sense |
| 83. | to all intents | for practical purposes |
| 84. | to begin with | in the first place |
| 85. | to put it simply | to say it simply |
| 86. | to start with | at the beginning |
| 87. | truly | in a genuine sense |
| 88. | ultimately | in the end |
| 89. | underlyingly | in an underlying way |
| 90. | underneath | at the deepest level |
| 91. | undoubtedly | without doubt |
| 92. | universally | in the broadest sense |
| 93. | unquestionably | beyond doubt |
| 94. | veritably | truly and in reality |
| 95. | virtually | almost entirely |
| 96. | viscerally | at a deep instinctive level |
| 97. | vital at base | important at the core |
| 98. | well and truly | completely and undeniably |
| 99. | wholly | completely; entirely |
| 100. | without question | certainly and beyond doubt |

