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100 Words for Improved Vocab
A compilation of words for knowledge and use.
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04/13/2010

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(n.) Aberration
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Abnormal - something that differs from the norm
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(n.) Alacrity
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Eagerness - a strong wanting to do something, often with speed
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(n.) Avarice
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Excessive greed
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(n.) Candor
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Honesty - frankness
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(n.) Complacency
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Self-satisfied ignorance of danger
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(n.) Confidant
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A person entrusted with secrets
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(n.) Despot
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Person of total power - one who has total power and rules brutally
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(n.) Empathy
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Sensitivity of another's feelings
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(n.) Enmity
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Hatred - ill will, hostility
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(n.) Gluttony
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Overindulgence in food or drink
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(n.) Hypocrisy
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Saying one thing, doing another - contradiction between belief and statement
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(n.) Infamy
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Extreme bad reputation - notoriety
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(n.) Knell
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The solemn sound of a bell - often indicating death
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(n.) Maverick
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An independent, nonconformist person
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(n.) Maxim
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A person’s virtues - a common saying expressing a principle of conduct
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(n.) Modicum
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A small amount
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(n.) Nadir
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Lowest point of something
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(n.) Novice
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A beginner - no training or experience
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(n.) Nuance
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A slight variation in meaning, tone, expression
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(n.) Panacea
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Remedy for all ills
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(n.) Parody
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Satirical imitation
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(n.) Penchant
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A tendency - partiality, preference
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(n.) Perusal
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Careful examination - review
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(n.) Plethora
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Excess - an abundance
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(n.) Predilection
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A preference - an inclination for something
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(n.) Serendipity
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Luck - finding things without looking for them
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(n.) Sycophant
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A suck up - one who flatters for self-gain
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(n.) Umbrage
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Resentment - offense
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(n.) Zenith
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Highest point
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(v.) Abhor
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To hate - to detest
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(v.) Acquiesce
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To completely agree - to agree without protesting
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(v.) Appease
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To calm - to satisfy
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(v.) Cajole
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To coax - to urge
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(v.) Chide
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To voice disapproval - to scold
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(v.) Coerce
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To force - to make somebody do something by force or threat
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(v.) Connive
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To plot - to scheme
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(v.) Debase
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To lower quality or esteem
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(v.) Decry
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To criticize openly
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(v.) Deride
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To laugh at mockingly - to scorn
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(v.) Embezzle
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To steal by falsifying - to steal money by falsifying records
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(v.) Extol
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To praise - to revere
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(v.) Fabricate
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To make up - to invent
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(v.) Forsake
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To give up - to renounce
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(v.) Inhibit
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To prevent - to restrain, stop
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(v.) Refurbish
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To restore
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(v.) Repudiate
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To reject - to refuse to accept
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(v.) Vex
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To confuse - to annoy
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(adj.) Amiable
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Friendly - has the qualities of a good friend
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(adj.) Arcane
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Obscure - secret, known by only a few
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(adj.) Brazen
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Very bold - excessively brash, clear and obvious
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(adj.) Brusque
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Abrupt - short, dismissive
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(adj.) Callous
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Harsh - cold, unfeeling
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(adj.) Circumspect
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Cautious
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(adj.) Clandestine
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Secret
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(adj.) Coherent
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Intelligible - logically consistent
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(adj.) Cumulative
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Increasing - building upon itself
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(adj.) Deferential
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Respectfully - show respect for authority, courteous expression
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(adj.) Demure
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Quiet - modest, reserved
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(adj.) Diligent
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Hard working - showing care in doing one’s work
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(adj.) Elated
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Overjoyed - thrilled
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(adj.) Eloquent
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Articulate - expressive, moving
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(adj.) Erudite
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Educated - learned, smart
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(adj.) Feral
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Wild - savage
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(adj.) Flabbergasted
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Astounded
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(adj.) Fractious
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Troublesome - irritable
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(adj.) Furtive
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Secretive - sly
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(adj.) Gratuitous
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Way more than necessary - uncalled for, unwarranted
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(adj.) Haughty
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Disdainfully proud
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(adj.) Impeccable
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Perfect - exemplary, flawless
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(adj.) Impertinent
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Rude - insolent
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(adj.) Incisive
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Clear - sharp, direct
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(adj.) Indolent
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Lazy
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(adj.) Inept
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Not capable - unqualified
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(adj.) Innate
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Inherited - born with it, native
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(adj.) Insatiable
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Incapable of being satisfied
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(adj.) Insular
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Separated / narrow-minded - tight-knit, closed off
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(adj.) Intrepid
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Brave
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(adj.) Inveterate
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Stubbornly established by habit
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(adj.) Jubilant
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Extremely joyful - happy
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(adj.) Lithe
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Graceful - flexible, supple
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(adj.) Lurid
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Ghastly - sensational
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(adj.) Meticulous
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Well thought-out - extremely careful with details
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(adj.) Morose
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Gloomy - sullen
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(adj.) Myriad
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A lot - consisting of a very great number
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(adj.) Nominal
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Insignificant - trifling
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(adj.) Oblivious
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Completely unaware - lacking consciousness of something
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(adj.) Obsequious
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Submissive - very compliant
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(adj.) Obtuse
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Lacking sensibility
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(adj.) Quaint
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Charmingly old-fashioned
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(adj.) Rash
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Hasty - incautious
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(adj.) Rife
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Abundant - a lot of
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(adj.) Salient
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Significant - conspicuous
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(adj.) Staid
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Serious - self-restrained, sedate
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(adj.) Superfluous
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Exceeding what is necessary
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(adj.) Taciturn
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Quiet - not inclined to talk
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(adj.) Truculent
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Ready to fight - cruel
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(adj.) Venerable
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Deserving of respect due to age or achievement
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(adj.) Vociferous
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Loud - boisterous
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(adj.) Wanton
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Undisciplined - lewd, lustful
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(adj.) Implacable
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Incapable of being calmed
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