Vocabulary

  • set up
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in terms of
  • pin down: To force someone to clarify their opinion
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
  • right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
  • out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
  • by default: Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • take out: To apply for and get a license
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • focal length: The distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus.
  • from top to bottom: Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
  • jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
  • in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • search for: To try to find someone or something.
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • substance: Essence of; most basic or central qualities
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
  • resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • aim: Act of pointing something at a target
  • template: Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • bottom: The part of your body you sit on
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • sharp: Person's name
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • fill: To make something full
  • basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
  • load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
  • mesh: Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
  • photography: Art of taking pictures with a camera
  • zoom: Camera lens used to magnify images
  • mole: Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
  • mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • polarize: To divide opinions into two extremes
  • curvature: Curving or bending, often abnormal, as of spine
  • delete: To remove or erase something
  • occlusion: Closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
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    • aim

      US /em/

      UK /eɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of pointing something at a target
      • Purpose or goal
      • Transitive Verb
      • To point something at a target
      • To intend to get a thing or for a thing to happen
      A2TOEIC
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • back out

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
      A1
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    • bottom

      US /ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /'bɒtəm/

      • Noun
      • The part of your body you sit on
      • Lowest position, often in a company or contest
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit the lowest part of something
      • To provide with a bottom.
      A2TOEIC
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
      A1
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    • by default

      US /baɪ dɪˈfɔlt/

      UK /bai diˈfɔ:lt/

      • Adverb
      • Automatically, unless the user specifies otherwise.
      • Because of a lack of any other action or choice.
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    • channel

      US /ˈtʃænəl/

      UK /'tʃænl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
      • TV or radio station or its programs
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig a long hole for carrying water
      • To send (e.g. money) to a certain place or person
      B1
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    • color in

      US /ˈkʌlər ɪn/

      UK /ˈkʌlə ɪn/

      • other
      • To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
      A2
      More
    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
      B1
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    • contrast

      US /ˈkɑ:ntræst/

      UK /'kɒntrɑ:st/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Comparison that shows obvious differences
      • Difference in light and dark in photos, etc.
      A2
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    • curvature

      US /ˈkə:vəˌtʃʊr, -tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈkɜ:vətʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Curving or bending, often abnormal, as of spine
      B1
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    • delete

      US /diˈlit/

      UK /dɪ'li:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove or erase something
      • Noun
      • A key on a computer keyboard used to remove characters or files.
      B1TOEIC
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
      B1TOEIC
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
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    • drag

      US /dræɡ/

      UK /dræɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To reluctantly move or go somewhere
      • To pull something heavy or difficult along the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Force of air pushing back against a plane car etc.
      • Boring or annoying thing/activity
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • focal length

      US /ˈfokəl lɛŋkθ/

      UK /ˈfəʊkəl leŋθ/

      • Noun
      • The distance between the center of a lens or curved mirror and its focus.
      B1
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
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    • format

      US /ˈfɔ:rmæt/

      UK /ˈfɔ:mæt/

      • Noun
      • Form, design, or arrangement of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To set the appearance of a text in a certain way
      • To set a computer back to its original state
      B1TOEIC
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    • from top to bottom

      US /frəm tɑp tu ˈbɑtəm/

      UK /frəm tɒp tə ˈbɒtəm/

      • other
      • Completely or thoroughly; in every part.
      B1
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
      A2TOEIC
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    • geometry

      US /dʒiˈɑ:mətri/

      UK /dʒiˈɒmətri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
      • Mathematical shape of something
      B2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
      A1
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    • in color

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
      • Adjective
      • Full of vivid colors; bright and vibrant.
      A1
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    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
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    • in shape

      US /ɪn ʃep/

      UK /in ʃeip/

      • Adjective
      • In good physical condition; fit.
      • Phrase
      • In good physical condition.
      • In good condition or order.
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • jump around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
      • To switch rapidly between different topics or activities.
      A2
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    • layer

      US /ˈleɚ/

      UK /ˈleiə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of several sheets of a material or object
      • A covering of something spread over a surface.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things one on top of another
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    • load

      US /lod/

      UK /ləʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
      • A burden; heavy responsibility
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • mask

      US /mæsk/

      UK /mɑ:sk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering to hide or disguise the face
      • Way of pretending to behave that is not real
      B1
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    • mesh

      US /mɛʃ/

      UK /meʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
      B2
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    • mole

      US /mol/

      UK /məʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with dark fur that lives under ground
      • Small natural dark spot on someone's skin
      B2
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    • occlusion

      US /ə'klu:ʒn/

      UK /ə'klu:ʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
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    • old school

      US /old skul/

      UK /əuld sku:l/

      • Adjective
      • Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
      • Referring to an earlier, more traditional style of music, especially hip-hop or rap.
      • Noun
      • A traditional method or approach.
      B1
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    • organic

      US /ɔrˈɡænɪk/

      UK /ɔ:ˈgænɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Developing naturally and without a set structure
      • Concerning food made with few or no chemicals
      B1
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    • out of the gate

      US /aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /aut əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • At the very beginning of an event or process.
      B2
      More
    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      B1
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    • photography

      US /fəˈtɑ:grəfi/

      UK /fəˈtɒgrəfi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Art of taking pictures with a camera
      • The business or industry related to taking and selling photographs.
      B1
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    • pin down

      US /pɪn daʊn/

      UK /pin daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone to clarify their opinion
      • To discover the exact details about something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force someone to make a decision or give a clear answer.
      A2
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    • polarize

      US /ˈpoʊləraɪz/

      UK /ˈpəʊləraɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide opinions into two extremes
      B1
      More
    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • reference

      US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

      UK /'refrəns/

      • Noun
      • A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
      • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
      • Mention or refer to.
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    • resolution

      US /ˌrɛzəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • End part of a story resolving the conflict
      • Ability of a screen or camera to display pixels
      C2
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    • right out of the gate

      US /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /raɪt aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
      B2
      More
    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • search for

      US /sɚtʃ fɔr/

      UK /sə:tʃ fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find someone or something.
      B1
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
      A1
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    • sharp

      US /ʃɑrp/

      UK /ʃɑ:p/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Adjective
      • Being very clear and easy to see
      • (Of clothes) nicely or stylishly
      A2TOEIC
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
      A1
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • substance

      US /ˈsʌbstəns/

      UK /'sʌbstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Essence of; most basic or central qualities
      • Particular type of material
      A2
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
      B1
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    • take out

      US /tek aʊt/

      UK /teik aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To apply for and get a license
      • To take someone on a date
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food purchased at a restaurant to eat elsewhere.
      A1
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • template

      US /ˈtɛmplɪt/

      UK /'templeɪt/

      • Noun
      • Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
      • Something used as a model to produce many copies
      B2
      More
    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
      B1
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    • tone

      US /toʊn/

      UK /təʊn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atmosphere or feeling in a message
      • Firmness and strength of the body's muscles
      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase the quality of muscles by exercise
      A2
      More
    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
      A1
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    • zoom

      US /zum/

      UK /zu:m/

      • Noun
      • Camera lens used to magnify images
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move along or go somewhere very quickly
      B1
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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