Vocabulary

  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
  • beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
  • for too long: For an excessively extended period.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • on this score: Concerning or regarding this specific matter or issue.
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • own up: To admit that you did something wrong
  • gouge out: To forcefully remove or scoop out a deep hole or part.
  • over the head: Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
  • far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • go in for: To enter a competition
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • laugh with: To share a feeling of amusement with someone
  • to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • crave: To have a very strong desire for something
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • acquire: To get or earn something by thinking or working
  • compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • inevitably: (Happening) with complete certainty
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • ubiquitous: Found everywhere; found in many places
  • compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
  • vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
  • suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
  • mutual: Shared between two or more people
  • inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
  • sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
  • confession: Admission you have done something wrong
  • universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • envious: Wishing you had what someone else has
  • important: Having power or authority
  • sentimental: Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
  • overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
  • paradoxical: Seemingly contradictory but possibly true
  • own: To have something as your property
  • surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
  • ample: (Of quantity, amount) more than enough
  • versa: used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • jealousy: Unhappy feeling of wanting what someone else has
  • repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
  • lottery: Betting game of buying tickets to win money
  • incline: To bend the head or body forward
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • embarrassment: Shame you feel when you did something wrong
  • evident: Clearly the case; plain; apparent
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • long: Person's name
  • dazzle: To make one feel great excitement or admiration
  • harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
  • ravenous: Extremely hungry; starving
  • fester: (Of a problem) to get worse because unattended to
  • dishonest: Likely to steal or lie; deceitful; corrupt
  • entangle: To involve in troubles that are hard to escape
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    • accommodation

      US /əˌkɑməˈdeʃən/

      UK /əˌkɒmə'deɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Adapting to become better at handling situations
      • Consideration of the needs and opinions of others
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    • acquire

      US /əˈkwaɪr/

      UK /ə'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get or earn something by thinking or working
      • To develop or learn a skill, habit, or quality.
      A2TOEIC
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    • admit

      US /ædˈmɪt/

      UK /əd'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To acknowledge that something is true or right
      • To allow someone to enter
      A2TOEIC
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    • ample

      US /ˈæmpəl/

      UK /'æmpl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of quantity, amount) more than enough
      B2TOEIC
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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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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • beneath the surface

      US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/

      UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/

      • other
      • In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
      • Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
      B2
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
      A2TOEIC
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    • call out

      US /kɔl aʊt/

      UK /kɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone to modify their behavior
      • To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
      • To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
      A1
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
      A1
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    • cherish

      US /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

      UK /ˈtʃerɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To care a lot about or love someone or something
      • To remember or keep something with a lot of care
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    • compassion

      US /kəmˈpæʃən/

      UK /kəmˈpæʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
      • Actions that demonstrate care and concern for others.
      B2
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    • compound

      US /kɑmˈpaUnd/

      UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
      • Chemical made up of several others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pay interest on a loan including the interest
      • To make something from various parts or components
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    • confession

      US /kənˈfɛʃən/

      UK /kənˈfeʃn/

      • Noun
      • Admission you have done something wrong
      • A statement acknowledging something, often something embarrassing or damaging.
      B1
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
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    • crave

      US /krev/

      UK /kreɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
      B2
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    • dazzle

      US /ˈdæzəl/

      UK /'dæzl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make one feel great excitement or admiration
      • (Of a bright light) to cause to not be able to see
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong bright light that makes you unable to see
      B2
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
      A1
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    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to allow or accept something
      A2TOEIC
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    • dishonest

      US /dɪsˈɑnɪst/

      UK /dɪsˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Likely to steal or lie; deceitful; corrupt
      B2
      More
    • embarrassment

      US /ɛmˈbærəsmənt/

      UK /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shame you feel when you did something wrong
      • A person, thing, or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable.
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    • entangle

      US /ɛnˈtæŋɡəl/

      UK /ɪnˈtæŋgl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To involve in troubles that are hard to escape
      • (Of rope, string) to be tied in a way hard to undo
      B2TOEIC
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    • envious

      US /ˈɛnviəs/

      UK /ˈenviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Wishing you had what someone else has
      B1
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    • evident

      US /ˈɛvɪdənt/

      UK /ˈevɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Clearly the case; plain; apparent
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • far worse

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
      • In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
      • Adverb
      • To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
      A2
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    • fester

      US /ˈfɛstɚ/

      UK /ˈfestə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a problem) to get worse because unattended to
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
      A1
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • for too long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For an excessively extended period.
      A1
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    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
      More
    • go in for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a competition
      • To make a habit of; like doing
      A1
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    • gouge out

      US /gaʊdʒ aʊt/

      UK /gaudʒ aʊt/

      • other
      • To forcefully remove or scoop out a deep hole or part.
      C1
      More
    • harbour

      US /ˈhɑrbɚ/

      UK /'hɑ:bə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of water protected by land and used by ships
      • Place providing comfort and shelter from danger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To contain, hold, include, or hide something
      • To feel certain thoughts/emotions for a long time
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
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    • incline

      US /ɪnˈklaɪn/

      UK /ɪn'klaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bend the head or body forward
      • To influence toward a particular opinion, action
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A slope or surface that rises uphill
      • A tendency or disposition; a leaning toward something.
      B1TOEIC
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    • inevitably

      US /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/

      UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbli/

      • Adverb
      • (Happening) with complete certainty
      B1
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    • inspire

      US /ɪnˈspaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'spaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone an idea to do or make something
      • To make someone feel a certain emotion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe in
      • To draw (air, etc.) into the lungs.
      B1TOEIC
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    • jealousy

      US /ˈdʒɛləsi/

      UK /ˈdʒeləsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unhappy feeling of wanting what someone else has
      B1
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    • laugh with

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To share a feeling of amusement with someone
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    • lottery

      US /ˈlɑtəri/

      UK /'lɒtərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Betting game of buying tickets to win money
      • Condition in which outcome is determined by luck
      B2
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    • mutual

      US /ˈmjutʃuəl/

      UK /'mju:tʃʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Shared between two or more people
      • Possessed or held in common.
      • Noun
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on this score

      US /ɑn ðɪs skɔr/

      UK /ɒn ðɪs skɔ:/

      • other
      • Concerning or regarding this specific matter or issue.
      B2
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    • over the head

      US /ˈoʊvɚ ðə ˈhɛd/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə ˈhed/

      • other
      • Too difficult for someone to understand or grasp.
      B2
      More
    • overly

      US /ˈoʊvərli/

      UK /ˈəʊvəli/

      • Adverb
      • To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
      B2
      More
    • own up

      US /on ʌp/

      UK /əun ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit that you did something wrong
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    • paradoxical

      US /ˌpærə'dɒksɪkl/

      UK /ˌpærə'dɒksɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Seemingly contradictory but possibly true
      B2
      More
    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
      A2TOEIC
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    • ravenous

      US /ˈrævənəs/

      UK /'rævənəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely hungry; starving
      C1
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
      A2TOEIC
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    • repeatedly

      US /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      UK /rɪ'pi:tɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • (Said, done) many times; over and over
      B2
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    • sentimental

      US /ˌsɛntəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌsentɪ'mentl/

      • Adjective
      • Displaying emotions too easily or strongly
      • Appealing to tender emotions and feelings, especially those of love or nostalgia.
      B1
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    • sequence

      US /ˈsikwəns, -ˌkwɛns/

      UK /'si:kwəns/

      • Noun
      • Part of a movie showing one part of the story
      • A particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in an order they should happen
      A2TOEIC
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    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
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    • status

      US /ˈstetəs, ˈstætəs/

      UK /'steɪtəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Position or rank relative to others in a society
      • Legal position of a person or thing
      A2TOEIC
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    • stumble

      US /ˈstʌmbəl/

      UK /'stʌmbl/

      • Noun
      • Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
      • Act of tripping and almost falling
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail to perform, e.g. when giving a speech
      • To trip and almost fall
      B1
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    • stumble upon

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accidentally discover or meet
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
      A2TOEIC
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    • surrender

      US /səˈrɛndɚ/

      UK /sə'rendə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To give up in a fight that you cannot win
      • To give in, e.g. to person's demands or temptation
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    • suspect

      US /səˈspɛkt/

      UK /sə'spekt/

      • Noun
      • Person thought to have committed a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
      • To doubt or lack trust
      A2TOEIC
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    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
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    • to hand

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
      • To offer assistance or help.
      A1
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    • ubiquitous

      US /juˈbɪkwɪtəs/

      UK /ju:ˈbɪkwɪtəs/

      • Adjective
      • Found everywhere; found in many places
      C2TOEIC
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    • universal

      US /ˌjunəˈvɚsəl/

      UK /ˌju:nɪˈvɜ:sl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in all places at all times for all people
      • Done or experienced by everyone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Things which apply equally to everyone
      • A general term, idea, or concept applicable to many particular things.
      A2
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    • versa

      US /'vɜ:sə/

      UK /'vɜ:sə/

      • Adverb
      • used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order
      C1
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    • vice

      US /ˌvaɪ.sə/

      UK /ˌvaɪs/

      • Noun
      • used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
      • illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
      B2
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      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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