Question 1

appease

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When you ___________________  someone you either satisfy them by being accepting of what they want or make peace with them because of a wrong that you've done to them.

Question 2

miscellaneous

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: A ___________  group of things contains different or various numbers of those things, such as many types and colors of pencils, pens, and markers.

Question 3

skeptic

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_A _________ is a person who doubts popular claims or facts about things that other people believe to be true_

Question 4

intrinsic

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An  _________ characteristic of something is the basic and essential feature that makes it what it is.

Question 5

luxuriant

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_Something ___________, such as plants or hair, is growing well and is very healthy_

Question 6

repercussion

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_A  _________________ of an act or event is the result or effect of it_

Question 7

instigate

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_When you __________ something, you start it or stir it up, usually for the purpose of causing trouble of some kind_

Question 8

erroneous

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_If a statement is ________ it is incorrect or in error

Question 9

resignation

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_A feeling of __________is one of accepting something that you really don't want to do_

Question 10

rhetoric

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_ _______is the skill or art of using language to persuade or influence people, especially language that sounds impressive but may not be sincere or honest_

Question 11

substantial

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_A ________amount of something, such as food, is a lot of it_

Question 12

superimpose

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_If two things are ___________ , one is stacked over the other so that both become one_

Question 13

tentative

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_To be ___________ is to be hesitant or uncertain about something

Question 14

contract

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_When a substance __________, it becomes smaller in size_

Question 15

paraphernalia

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_________ is the equipment that one uses to do something or one's personal belongings collected over a period of time_

Question 16

collateral

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________ is a security or guarantee, usually represented by personal property of equal value, that a borrower must put up when they take out a loan_

Question 17

demographic

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_A _________study describes the characteristics of part of a population that is usually used for purposes of marketing_

Question 18

deviate

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_When someone's behavior is ________ , they do things differently by departing or straying from their usual way of acting_

Question 19

prominent

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_Something or someone that is ________stands out or is noticeable in some way_

Question 20

qualified

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_A___________  statement has been limited, restricted, or changed in some way_

Question 21

exlaircissement

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to explain something or clear out

Question 22

affiliation

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If you have an __________ with a group or another person, you are officially involved or connected with them.

Question 23

desolate

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A __________area is unused, empty of life, deserted, and lonely.

Question 24

efficacy

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_____ is the ability or power to produce an expected effect or result.

Question 25

illustrate

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When you ________ something, such as a book, you draw pictures in it to more fully explain the story, or you use words to more fully explain an idea.

Question 26

reinstate

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When you _________ someone, you give back their job or position that they lost; this word also refers to restoring to use something that was no longer being used.

Question 27

subsistence

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________ is the means someone has to support their existence, usually referring to food and shelter.

Question 28

demarcation

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________ is the process of setting boundaries or limits; it is also a line that provides a distinct separation between two things.

Question 29

condone

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If you _________ someone's behavior, you go along with it and provide silent support for it—despite having doubts about it.

Question 30

impetus

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An __________ is a force that influences something to happen or develop more quickly.

Question 31

confront

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When you _______ someone, you attack, oppose, or question what they are doing, often with open dislike.

Question 32

circumstantial

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That which is ________ is not an essential or primary part of something; rather, it is merely incidental and perhaps insignificant to the situation at hand.

Question 33

superficial

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A person or subject that is __________ is shallow, without depth, obvious, and concerned only with surface matters.

Question 34

qualify

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When you ________ for something, such as a club or job, you are right for it because you have the skill or knowledge that matches its needs.

Question 35

monotonous

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A __________ activity is so repetitious that it quickly becomes boring and dull.

Question 36

apprehensive

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When you are _________ about a future event, you are nervous or fearful about it.

Question 37

concur

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When you _________ with another person, you agree with or have the same opinion as they do.

Question 38

dissension

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________ is a disagreement or difference of opinion among a group of people that can cause conflict_

Question 39

misgiving

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A _______ is a doubt or uncertainty that you have about something, usually something that you are about to do.

Question 40

acme

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The _______  of something is its highest point of achievement or excellence.

Question 41

adjunct

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An __________ is something that is added to or joined to something else that is larger or more important.

Question 42

contentious

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When someone is ___________, they are argumentative and likely to provoke a fight.

Question 43

inherent

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An ______________ characteristic is one that exists in a person at birth or in a thing naturally.

Question 44

noncommittal

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If you are being ___________ on an issue, you are not revealing what your opinion is and are being reserved on purpose.

Question 45

gingerly

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To handle an object ____________ is to be careful and cautious with it.

Question 46

frivolous

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Something _________ is not worth taking seriously or considering because it is silly or childish.

Question 47

contrived

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When something is _________, it is obviously thought about or planned beforehand, although it tries to be passed off as not being so.

Question 48

dormant

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When something is _______, it is in a state of sleep or temporarily not active.

Question 49

edifice

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An _______ is a large or impressive building, such as a church, palace, temple, or fortress.

Question 50

intend

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If you intend to do something, you plan on doing it.

Question 51

dissuade

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When you __________ someone, you discourage or prevent them from doing something.

Question 52

hesitate

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When you _________, you stop for a moment or two because you are unsure about doing something.

Question 53

rational

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A rational person uses reason or thought processes that are based on fact.

Question 54

Hypothesis

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A thoughtful and testable idea or guess based on what you already know, used as a starting point for an experiment or investigation.

Question 55

Correlate

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To show or discover that two or more things are connected in some way, like when an increase in one thing relates to a change in another.

Question 56

Ambiguous

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Something that is unclear or has more than one possible meaning, which can lead to confusion or different interpretations.

Question 57

Refute

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To prove that a statement or idea is wrong by using strong reasoning or facts to argue against it.

Question 58

Precedent

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An earlier action, decision, or event that serves as an example or guide for future situations.

Question 59

Connotation

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The extra feeling or idea a word gives you, beyond its dictionary meaning—like how “home” feels warm and safe, not just a place to live.

Question 60

contradict

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To say or show that something is the opposite of what was said before, creating a conflict between ideas.

Question 61

Synthesiz3

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To take information from different sources and put it together to form a new idea, answer, or understanding.

Question 62

Implicit

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Something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated, like a hidden message in a story.

Question 63

Explicit

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Something that is stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or guessing.

Question 64

Bias

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An unfair preference or dislike for something or someone, often based on opinion rather than facts.

Question	Answer
appease	When you ___________________ someone you either satisfy them by being accepting of what they want or make peace with them because of a wrong that you've done to them.
miscellaneous	: A ___________ group of things contains different or various numbers of those things, such as many types and colors of pencils, pens, and markers.
skeptic	_A _________ is a person who doubts popular claims or facts about things that other people believe to be true_
intrinsic	An _________ characteristic of something is the basic and essential feature that makes it what it is.
luxuriant	_Something ___________, such as plants or hair, is growing well and is very healthy_
repercussion	_A _________________ of an act or event is the result or effect of it_
instigate	_When you __________ something, you start it or stir it up, usually for the purpose of causing trouble of some kind_
erroneous	_If a statement is ________ it is incorrect or in error
resignation	_A feeling of __________is one of accepting something that you really don't want to do_
rhetoric	_ _______is the skill or art of using language to persuade or influence people, especially language that sounds impressive but may not be sincere or honest_
substantial	_A ________amount of something, such as food, is a lot of it_
superimpose	_If two things are ___________ , one is stacked over the other so that both become one_
tentative	_To be ___________ is to be hesitant or uncertain about something
contract	_When a substance __________, it becomes smaller in size_
paraphernalia	_________ is the equipment that one uses to do something or one's personal belongings collected over a period of time_
collateral	________ is a security or guarantee, usually represented by personal property of equal value, that a borrower must put up when they take out a loan_
demographic	_A _________study describes the characteristics of part of a population that is usually used for purposes of marketing_
deviate	_When someone's behavior is ________ , they do things differently by departing or straying from their usual way of acting_
prominent	_Something or someone that is ________stands out or is noticeable in some way_
qualified	_A___________ statement has been limited, restricted, or changed in some way_
exlaircissement	to explain something or clear out
affiliation	If you have an __________ with a group or another person, you are officially involved or connected with them.
desolate	A __________area is unused, empty of life, deserted, and lonely.
efficacy	_____ is the ability or power to produce an expected effect or result.
illustrate	When you ________ something, such as a book, you draw pictures in it to more fully explain the story, or you use words to more fully explain an idea.
reinstate	When you _________ someone, you give back their job or position that they lost; this word also refers to restoring to use something that was no longer being used.
subsistence	________ is the means someone has to support their existence, usually referring to food and shelter.
demarcation	________ is the process of setting boundaries or limits; it is also a line that provides a distinct separation between two things.
condone	If you _________ someone's behavior, you go along with it and provide silent support for it—despite having doubts about it.
impetus	An __________ is a force that influences something to happen or develop more quickly.
confront	When you _______ someone, you attack, oppose, or question what they are doing, often with open dislike.
circumstantial	That which is ________ is not an essential or primary part of something; rather, it is merely incidental and perhaps insignificant to the situation at hand.
superficial	A person or subject that is __________ is shallow, without depth, obvious, and concerned only with surface matters.
qualify	When you ________ for something, such as a club or job, you are right for it because you have the skill or knowledge that matches its needs.
monotonous	A __________ activity is so repetitious that it quickly becomes boring and dull.
apprehensive	When you are _________ about a future event, you are nervous or fearful about it.
concur	When you _________ with another person, you agree with or have the same opinion as they do.
dissension	________ is a disagreement or difference of opinion among a group of people that can cause conflict_
misgiving	A _______ is a doubt or uncertainty that you have about something, usually something that you are about to do.
acme	The _______ of something is its highest point of achievement or excellence.
adjunct	An __________ is something that is added to or joined to something else that is larger or more important.
contentious	When someone is ___________, they are argumentative and likely to provoke a fight.
inherent	An ______________ characteristic is one that exists in a person at birth or in a thing naturally.
noncommittal	If you are being ___________ on an issue, you are not revealing what your opinion is and are being reserved on purpose.
gingerly	To handle an object ____________ is to be careful and cautious with it.
frivolous	Something _________ is not worth taking seriously or considering because it is silly or childish.
contrived	When something is _________, it is obviously thought about or planned beforehand, although it tries to be passed off as not being so.
dormant	When something is _______, it is in a state of sleep or temporarily not active.
edifice	An _______ is a large or impressive building, such as a church, palace, temple, or fortress.
intend	If you intend to do something, you plan on doing it.
dissuade	When you __________ someone, you discourage or prevent them from doing something.
hesitate	When you _________, you stop for a moment or two because you are unsure about doing something.
rational	A rational person uses reason or thought processes that are based on fact.
Hypothesis	A thoughtful and testable idea or guess based on what you already know, used as a starting point for an experiment or investigation.
Correlate	To show or discover that two or more things are connected in some way, like when an increase in one thing relates to a change in another.
Ambiguous	Something that is unclear or has more than one possible meaning, which can lead to confusion or different interpretations.
Refute	To prove that a statement or idea is wrong by using strong reasoning or facts to argue against it.
Precedent	An earlier action, decision, or event that serves as an example or guide for future situations.
Connotation	The extra feeling or idea a word gives you, beyond its dictionary meaning—like how “home” feels warm and safe, not just a place to live.
contradict	To say or show that something is the opposite of what was said before, creating a conflict between ideas.
Synthesiz3	To take information from different sources and put it together to form a new idea, answer, or understanding.
Implicit	Something that is suggested or understood without being directly stated, like a hidden message in a story.
Explicit	Something that is stated clearly and directly, leaving no room for confusion or guessing.
Bias	An unfair preference or dislike for something or someone, often based on opinion rather than facts.
Integrate	To combine different things—ideas, information, people—into one whole to make something stronger or more complete.
Implication	A possible result or effect that is not directly stated, but is suggested by what is said or done.
Synthesize	To take information from different sources and put it together to form a new idea, answer, or understanding.
Arbitrary	Something that is based on personal choice or random decision rather than logic, reason, or a system—like rules that seem unfair or made up on the spot.
Chronological	Arranged in the order in which events happened over time, often used when writing timelines or historical summaries.
Paradox	A statement that seems to contradict itself but might actually be true or make sense in a deeper way—like "less is more."
Irrational	Describes a thought, feeling, or action that doesn’t make sense or is not based on clear thinking or logic.
Substantiate	To back up a claim or statement with strong proof, facts, or evidence to show it’s true.
Omit	To leave something out, either on purpose or by accident, such as skipping a detail in a story or forgetting a step in directions.
Plausible	Something that sounds believable or reasonable, even if it might not be true.
Coherent	Clear, well-organized, and easy to understand—often used to describe writing or speech that flows logically.
Reiterate	To say or do something again for emphasis or clarity, especially when making an important point.
Derive	To get something from another source, like getting meaning from context or getting a word from a root language.
Discrepancy	A difference between two things that should match, like conflicting numbers in a report or clashing stories.
Feasible	Possible to do without too much difficulty or risk; a task that’s realistic and practical.
Provoke	to cause a reaction, especially one that’s emotional or strong, like making someone angry or starting a debate.
Relevance	The importance or connection something has to the topic being discussed—how much it matters or fits into the situation.
Comprehensive	Covering all or nearly all parts of a topic; something that is thorough and complete, like a detailed study guide or report.
Impartial	Fair and not taking sides; treating all people or groups equally without favoritism or bias.
Alleviate	To make pain, stress, or a problem feel less severe—like taking medicine to ease a headache.
Resilient	Able to recover quickly from difficulties, challenges, or setbacks—both emotionally and physically strong.
Ironic	When something happens that is the opposite of what you expected, often in a humorous or surprising way.
Assertive	Confidently standing up for yourself or expressing your opinions in a respectful and firm way.
Ambivalent	Having mixed feelings or being unsure about something; both wanting and not wanting something at the same time.
Compensate	To make up for something, especially a loss or mistake—like giving money for damage or working extra hours after being late.
Depict	To show or describe something clearly, either through words, pictures, or actions—like a painting that tells a story.
Obsolete	No longer used or useful because something newer or better has replaced it—like old technology or outdated methods.
Indifferent	Having no strong opinion or feeling one way or the other; not caring much about a situation or outcome.
Cynical	Believing that people are mostly selfish or dishonest, and doubting that others do things for good reasons.
Distort	To twist or change the true meaning, shape, or sound of something so it becomes unclear, incorrect, or misleading.
Recur	To happen again or repeatedly over time, like a dream, problem, or event that keeps coming back.
Innovative	Using new and creative ideas or methods that break away from old ways—often used to describe inventions or thinkers.
Inclined	Having a tendency or natural leaning toward doing something, like being likely to agree or act a certain way.
Integrity	The quality of being honest and having strong moral values, even when no one is watching.
Oppress	To treat people unfairly or cruelly by using power to limit their freedom, rights, or opportunities.
Resist	To fight back against something, avoid doing it, or refuse to give in—like resisting peer pressure or an illness.
complement	A ___________ to something else finishes it or brings it into a fuller state.
dire	if you are in ______ need of help, you are in urgent need of it because the situation you are in is very bad or terrible.
homage	When you pay homage When you pay _________ to another person, you show them great admiration or respect; you might even worship them. to another person, you show them great admiration or respect; you might even worship them.
optimist	An _________ constantly looks at the bright side of problems or difficult situations.
prejudice	A __________ against another person—of whom there is no previous knowledge—is an unfair judgment, opinion, or dislike of them.
regression	_____________ is the falling back or return to a previous state.
subjective	A __________ opinion is not based upon facts or hard evidence; rather, it rests upon someone's personal feelings or beliefs about a matter or concern.
substantive	Substantive issues are the most important, serious, and real issues of a subject.
uncanny	Something uncanny is very strange, unnatural, or highly unusual.
limber	to be bent easily
inlaid	to set into the surface as a decoration
intention	something that a person wants and plans to do
ambiguous	if you describe something as ____________, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in multiple ways.
dreary	Weather that is ___________ tends to be depressing and gloomy; a situation or person that is dreary tends to be boring or uninteresting.
entice	When someone entices you, they are trying to get you to do something by making it appear attractive.
authentic	An __________ object or person is actual or real; it or they are not fake.
nominal	_________ can refer to someone who is in charge in name only, or it can refer to a very small amount of something; both are related by their relative insignificance.
tentative	To be ____________ is to be hesitant or uncertain about something; an agreement or decision of this kind is likely to have changes before it reaches its final form.
adage	An adage is an inherited saying or phrase that has been historically used to express a common experience.
aversion	An _________ to something is a strong dislike for or forceful opposition to it.
buttress	When you __________ an argument, idea, or even a building, you make it stronger by providing support.
imminent	An ___________ event, especially an event that is unpleasant, is almost certain to happen within the very near future.
omnipotent	An _______________ being or entity is unlimited in its power.
perpetrate	If you ____________ something, you commit a crime or do some other bad thing for which you are responsible.
persevere	When you _________ at a task, you keep on or continue doing it until it is finished.
prior	Something ________ to something else is before or earlier than it in time or order.
rational	A __________ person uses reason or thought processes that are based on fact.
acclaim	When you acclaim the deeds of someone, you praise them highly and approve of them enthusiastically.
defunct	Something that is defunct is no longer in existence or does not function.
disdain	you show disdain towards another person when you despise what they do, or you regard them as unworthy of your notice and attention.
substantive	Substantive issues are the most important, serious, and real issues of a subject.
urban	An urban setting is that of a city.
labor	To labor is to work at something that is usually difficult.
allocate	When you allocate funds, you spread out or give different amounts of money towards the things you have to pay for.
catalyst	A catalyst is an agent that enacts change, such as speeding up a chemical reaction or causing an event to occur.
dissident	A dissident is someone who disagrees publicly with a government, especially in a country where this is not allowed.
subdue	When you subdue something, such as an enemy or emotions, you defeat or bring them under control.
sumptuous	Something that is sumptuous is impressive, grand, and very expensive.
suppress	When something is suppressed, it is blocked from occurring or kept contained in some way.
condemnation	A condemnation of someone is strong disapproval for what they have done; it can result in a conviction of wrongdoing in court.
contrived	when something is contrived, it is obviously thought about or planned beforehand, although it tries to be passed off as not being so.
enhance	When you enhance something, you improve it, make it better, or add to it in some way.
perpetrate	If you perpetrate something, you commit a crime or do some other bad thing for which you are responsible.
currently	Something that is currently happening is occurring right now.
interminable	Something that is interminable continues for a very long time in a boring or annoying way.
trivial	Something trivial is of little value or is not important.
distract	You distract someone by drawing that person’s notice away from one thing to something else.
proverbial	Something that is proverbial is very well-known, famous, or known for its wisdom.
sustainable	Something sustainable can be maintained, supported, or kept going over a long period of time.
stagnant	: Something that is stagnant is not moving; therefore, it is not growing, progressing, or acting as it should.

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