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PRIMARY

first in order of time or development : primitive

The meaning of the word primary is first in order of time or development : primitive.

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annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
headfirstwith the head foremost
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive