Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • have to: Must do
  • light switches: A switch used to turn lights on or off.
  • soap off: To rinse or wash soap away from a surface.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in addition to: Besides; as well as
  • walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
  • off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • down the drain: Wasted or lost completely.
  • buy in bulk: To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • cut into: To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • sit on it: To delay making a decision or taking action.
  • like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
  • mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
  • victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • predict: To guess or estimate what will or might happen
  • bulk: Most of something; majority of
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • equal: Same in shape, size, or number
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • sink: To push something down into the ground
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
  • rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
  • stall: Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • bare: Lacking contents; empty
  • maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
  • sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
  • wipe: To clean or dry something with a cloth
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
  • blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
  • faucet: Tap; device for controlling the flow of water
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • tsunami: Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
  • compartment: Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
  • cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
  • arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
  • glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • crank: Device for turning
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • cape: Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
  • victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
  • gorilla: Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
  • cryptic: Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
  • sensor: Device that detects movement or physical stimuli
  • bathroom: Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
  • bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • backstage: In the area of a theater behind the stage
  • dispenser: Container used to prescribe amounts
  • spout: To speak too quickly without thinking first
  • restroom: Toilet; bathroom
  • plumb: Precisely or exactly
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    • arena

      US /əˈrinə/

      UK /ə'ri:nə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
      C2
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • backstage

      US /ˈbækˈstedʒ/

      UK /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/

      • Adverb
      • In the area of a theater behind the stage
      C1
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    • bare

      US /bɛr/

      UK /beə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking contents; empty
      • Not having a covering; naked
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove your clothes, hat etc.
      A2
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    • bathroom

      US /ˈbæθru:m/

      UK /ˈbɑ:θru:m/

      • Noun
      • Room where you take a bath or go to the toilet
      B1
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    • blink

      US /blɪŋk/

      UK /blɪŋk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
      • To shine with a flickering light.
      • Noun
      • A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
      • A brief flash of light.
      B1
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    • bro

      US /broʊ/

      UK /brəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
      B2
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    • bulk

      US /bʌlk/

      UK /bʌlk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Most of something; majority of
      • Big size; largeness; heaviness
      B1TOEIC
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    • buy in bulk

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
      C1
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    • cape

      US /kep/

      UK /keɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Clothing without sleeves worn over the shoulders
      • Large area of land that sticks out into a sea
      B1
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    • cocaine

      US /ˈkoʊˌkeɪn/

      UK /kəʊˈkeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Illegal drug made from coca leaves
      • A street name for the drug cocaine.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To use cocaine.
      B2
      More
    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • compartment

      US /kəmˈpɑ:rtmənt/

      UK /kəmˈpɑ:tmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Enclosed part used to hold particular thing
      • A section of seats in a closed area in a train
      B1
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    • crank

      US /kræŋk/

      UK /kræŋk/

      • Noun
      • Device for turning
      B2
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    • cryptic

      US /ˈkrɪptɪk/

      UK /'krɪptɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
      C1TOEIC
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    • cut into

      US /kʌt ˈɪntu/

      UK /kʌt ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To divide something into pieces with a sharp tool.
      • To interrupt someone who is speaking.
      A1
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    • dispenser

      US /dɪˈspɛnsɚ/

      UK /dɪˈspensə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Container used to prescribe amounts
      B2
      More
    • down the drain

      US /daʊn ði dren/

      UK /daun ðə drein/

      • Phrase
      • Wasted or lost completely.
      • Gradually deteriorating or failing.
      C2
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    • drain

      US /dren/

      UK /dreɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
      • Something that depletes resources or energy.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To empty or remove liquid from
      • To use up the energy/ money/power of something
      B1
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • faucet

      US /ˈfɔsɪt/

      UK /ˈfɔ:sɪt/

      • Noun
      • Tap; device for controlling the flow of water
      C2
      More
    • 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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    • fluffy

      US /ˈflʌfi/

      UK /'flʌfɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Containing air and being light in weight
      B2
      More
    • frustrate

      US /ˈfrʌsˌtret/

      UK /frʌ'streɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (a plan or intention) from succeeding.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
      A2
      More
    • glue

      US /ɡlu/

      UK /ɡlu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sticky substance used for joining things together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or affix things with glue or paste
      B1
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    • gorilla

      US /ɡəˈrɪlə/

      UK /gəˈrɪlə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large African ape, usually with dark fur
      B2
      More
    • 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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in a box

      US /ɪn ə bɑks/

      UK /ɪn ə bɒks/

      • other
      • Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
      B2
      More
    • in addition to

      US /ɪn əˈdɪʃən tu/

      UK /in əˈdiʃən tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Besides; as well as
      • Phrase
      • Besides; as well as.
      • Furthermore; moreover.
      B1
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
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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
      More
    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
      A1
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    • light switches

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • A switch used to turn lights on or off.
      More
    • like magic

      US /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/

      UK /laɪk ˈmædʒɪk/

      • other
      • In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
      A2
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • look over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To check something to see it works well; inspect
      • To examine or inspect something quickly.
      A1
      More
    • maintenance

      US /ˈmentənəns/

      UK /'meɪntənəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
      • Financial support paid to a former spouse or for children.
      A2TOEIC
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    • mess

      US /mɛs/

      UK /mes/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
      • A difficult or confused situation.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something untidy or dirty
      A2
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • off the wall

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
      • Adverb
      • Away from a wall.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • plumb

      US /plʌm/

      UK /plʌm/

      • Adverb
      • Precisely or exactly
      • Transitive Verb
      • To measure the depth of something
      • To connect pipes, baths, toilets to a water source
      B2TOEIC
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    • pointing at

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
      A1
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    • predict

      US /prɪˈdɪkt/

      UK /prɪ'dɪkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To guess or estimate what will or might happen
      A2TOEIC
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • pull it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
      • To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
      A1
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    • rely

      US /rɪˈlaɪ/

      UK /rɪ'laɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • Depend on with full trust or confidence
      • To trust or have confidence in someone.
      B2TOEIC
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • restroom

      US /ˈrɛstˌrum, -ˌrʊm/

      UK /ˈrestru:m/

      • Noun
      • Toilet; bathroom
      C2
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
      A2TOEIC
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    • sensor

      US /ˈsɛnsɚ, -ˌsɔr/

      UK /ˈsensə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Device that detects movement or physical stimuli
      B2
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    • sheet

      US /ʃit/

      UK /ʃi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
      • Piece of thin flat metal, plastic or glass
      A2
      More
    • sink

      US /sɪŋk/

      UK /sɪŋk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something down into the ground
      • To dig (a well)
      • Countable Noun
      • Large bowl in a kitchen or washroom for washing
      A2TOEIC
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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • sit on it

      US /sɪt ɑn ɪt/

      UK /sɪt ɒn ɪt/

      • other
      • To delay making a decision or taking action.
      B2
      More
    • slide

      US /slaɪd/

      UK /slaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Part of machines that slides backward and forward
      • Reduction in amount, price, quality
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
      • To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
      A2
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    • soap off

      US /soʊp ɔf/

      UK /səup ɒf/

      • other
      • To rinse or wash soap away from a surface.
      C2
      More
    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
      B1
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    • splash

      US /splæʃ/

      UK /splæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw water or liquids in many directions
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of throwing water in various directions
      B1
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    • spout

      US /spaʊt/

      UK /spaʊt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To speak too quickly without thinking first
      • Noun
      • Groove that sticks out at top of jug for pouring
      B2
      More
    • stall

      US /stɔl/

      UK /stɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Walled area in a barn where a farm animal is kept
      • A table where things are sold at a market or fair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put animals inside the room where they are kept
      B1TOEIC
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    • temperature

      US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

      UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you your body heat is above normal
      • How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
      A2
      More
    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • tissue

      US /ˈtɪʃu/

      UK /ˈtɪʃu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
      • Kind of thin, light paper used to pack objects
      A2
      More
    • tornado

      US /tɔrˈnedo/

      UK /tɔ:'neɪdəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Violent storm with strong winds
      B2
      More
    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
      A2
      More
    • tsunami

      US /tsʊˈnɑmi/

      UK /tsu:ˈnɑ:mi/

      • Noun
      • Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
      B2
      More
    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
      A1
      More
    • victim

      US /ˈvɪktɪm/

      UK /ˈvɪktɪm/

      • Noun
      • Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
      • Person feeling helpless in times of bad luck
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • victory

      US /ˈvɪktəri/

      UK /'vɪktərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Defeating or beating someone or something
      • An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
      B1
      More
    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abuse, damage or disrespect
      • To break rules or laws; disregard important rights
      B1
      More
    • walk away

      US /wɔk əˈwe/

      UK /wɔ:k əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
      • To choose not to be involved in something.
      A1
      More
    • wipe

      US /waɪp/

      UK /waɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean or dry something with a cloth
      • To spread a liquid on something
      • Noun
      • Act to clean or dry something with a cloth
      A2
      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

    Explanation
    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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