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9th Grade
05/09/2012

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grueling
Definition
The steep roads were (EXHAUSTING; DIFFICULT), and the air grew progressively cooler.
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Treacherous
Definition
the way was (DANGEROUS).
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Contingent
Definition
They found a sizable (group) of soldiers in Aosta.
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Immense
Definition
He looked up at the (immense) mountain to the northeast
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Grimly
Definition
"Brigands," Theophilus said (harshly), crouching near the fire.
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fervently
Definition
Rizpah prayed (intensely) that Atretes' eyes and heart would be opened to the truth.
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trudged
Definition
Rizpah's breath came out in soft cloud puffs as she (walked wearily) through the snow.
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summit
Definition
The had reached the (peak) two days before.
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drawled
Definition
"you agree," he (spoke slowly) in disbelief.
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tottering
Definition
the child was delighted with everything, (walking unsteadily) from rock to tree.
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tranquil
Definition
She looked so (peaceful).
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Valor
Definition
He is a god of (courage), as well."
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Frankly
Definition
Atretes hesitated and then was compelled to answer (honestly).
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adversary
Definition
"you forgot the (enemy)," Theophilus said, surprising them both.
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conviction
Definition
"I know he lives," she said with (deep belief).
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obduracy
Definition
"you want to kill me, too?" she said, angry at his (stubbornness)but not surprised by it.
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startled
Definition
Atretes was (surprised) that defense should come from that quarter.
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perplexed
Definition
oddly, Atretes believed him and was even more (puzzled).
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apprehension
Definition
Rizpah couldn't rid herself of a gnawing (fear; worry), even with sunrise.
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omen
Definition
the huge bird was a bad (sign), wasn't it?
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acute
Definition
He had been raised to believe women had prophetic powers and (sharp) intuition.
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exertion
Definition
Atretes' face was flushed and sweating from (effort).
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strode
Definition
When Atretes couldn't see her, he (took long steps) toward it.
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cowering
Definition
Was she (crouching in fear) behind that log?
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guttural
Definition
Theophilus heard Atretes' (throaty) cry and left the two Mattiaci where they lay.
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sprinted
Definition
He (ran quickly) across the small clearing where he saw Atretes.
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rasped
Definition
She (inhaled in a harsh, grating manner) for breath.
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ceased
Definition
the blood that had been trickling from her mouth (stopped).
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bellowed
Definition
Rising, Atretes (shouted in a deep voice) out his anger.
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clambered
Definition
Whatever force held Atretes down lifted, and he (climbed awkwardly) to his feet.
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jubilant
Definition
He released the German and raised his hands in (joyful) thanksgiving.
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animosity
Definition
all his (hostility; ill will) toward the Roman was forgotten in his wonder at what he had just witnessed.
Term
ALOFT?
Definition
Alleviate; calm
Term
Anxiety
Definition
Fear
Term
Beseeched
Definition
Begged
Term
Blatantly
Definition
Obviously
Term
CONTEND?
Definition
Struggle
Term
Craved
Definition
Desired
Term
Feigning
Definition
Pretending
Term
FRAILNESS?
Definition
Weakness
Term
Havoc
Definition
destruction
Term
Kinsmen
Definition
Relatives
Term
Lofty
Definition
high
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ludicrous
Definition
ridiculous
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lush
Definition
abundant
Term
Maelstrom
Definition
powerful whirlpool
Term
Malicious
Definition
wishing harm; evil
Term
Obliterate
Definition
erase
Term
oracle
Definition
prophet
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pristine
Definition
pure; clean
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radiates
Definition
shines
Term
Savored
Definition
enjoyed
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seethed
Definition
boiled in anger
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Smugly
Definition
complacently
Term
strife
Definition
conflict
Term
Sultry
Definition
passionate
Term
afflicted
Definition
distressed
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appease
Definition
pacify
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awe
Definition
reverence
Term
balked
Definition
refused
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beckoned
Definition
motioned forward
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brew
Definition
a drink that is boiled
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cognizant
Definition
aware
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dissipated
Definition
dispersed
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ebb
Definition
leave slowly
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evasively
Definition
indirectly
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fidelity
Definition
loyalty
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heeded
Definition
paid attention
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incantation
Definition
spell; charm
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incision
Definition
cut
Term
keening
Definition
crying; wailing
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poignant
Definition
distressed
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prevailed
Definition
triumphed
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taut
Definition
tight
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tremulously
Definition
timidly
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unhallowed
Definition
unholy
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venison
Definition
deer meat
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venomous
Definition
poisonous
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volatile
Definition
"quick to boil"
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woe
Definition
"sorrow"
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wrenched
Definition
"tore"
Term
Girth
page 184
Definition
he had increased in "WIDTH AROUND" as well as wealth.
Term
Ashen
195
Definition
he looked at her "DEADLY PALE" face.
Term
Callousness
Definition
"LACK OF FEELING"
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Anguish
200
Definition
she saw his "PAIN" and realized what he intended to do.
Term
commission
Definition
"JOB"
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Affronted
201
Definition
he glared up at her, "INSULTED."
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consternation
Definition
"AMAZED DISMAY OR CONFUSION"
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conjugal
Definition
"MATRIMONIAL"
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compelled
Definition
"FORCED"
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cloying
Definition
"NAUSEATING"
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Provocation
Definition
not rising to his "AGGRAVATION."
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capricious
Definition
"UNPREDICTABLE"
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Appalled
Definition
He was "HORRIFIED"
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Oppressed
Definition
it "WEIGHED DOWN" her spirit
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Onerous
Definition
Atretes drew her into the "OPPRESSIVE" hallway along with him.
Term
Vain
184
Definition
You carry "USELESS" hope, Atretes.
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Vulnerable
Definition
They made her feel "OPEN TO HURT."
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Roiling
Definition
She closed her eyes and fought he "DISTURBING; TURBULENT, STIRRED UP" emotions.
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exacerbate
Definition
it would only "WORSEN" his already darkening mood.
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contemptuous
193
Definition
he said, "SCORNFUL; DISBELIEVING"
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Gaul
184
Definition
you`re no more German anymore than I`m a "FRANCE."
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Flogging
Definition
His back showing the bloody strips of a "WHIPPING."
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Incessantly
Definition
Caleb fussed "CONSTANTLY."
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Roused
(repeat) (2)
Definition
She had never felt the fierce, heart-pounding passions Atrete`s "AWOKE" in her. (repeat) (2)
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Meek
Definition
She had seemed a beautiful but a "TIMID" little thing.
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Cursory
Definition
he gave Rizpah nothing more than a "BRIEF; HASTY" glance
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Patrons
185
Definition
he followed Pugnax to a table reserved for more affluent "CUSTOMERS."
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Reticence
188
Definition
women were enticed by his "SILENCE."
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affluent
185
Definition
he followed Pugnax to a table reserved for more "WEALTHY" patrons.
Term
crimson
195
Definition
the full "RED" and polished brass regalia of a Roman centurion, appeared.
Term
degradation
198
Definition
better he kill her now then let her suffer the torture and "HUMILIATION" of the arena.
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demise
Definition
"DEAD"
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gnawed
198
Definition
he felt fear, fear that "CHEWED" on his insides.
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illuminated
Definition
LIT
Term
manacles
196
Definition
Rizpah`s heart sank at the sight of a loosened whip, "HANDCUFFS" and chains in the gaurds`hands.
Term
mausoleum
202
Definition
two men came running from hat appeared to be a "TOMB."
Term
mortified
Definition
HUMILIATED
Term
mottled
193
Definition
his face BLOTCHY with rage
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overwhelmed
191
Definition
he was COMPLETELY OVERCOME with realization.
Term
perusal
Definition
CAREFUL STUDY
Term
plague
191
Definition
What Rizpah had said had TORMENT him for the past 2 days
Term
relished (repeat) (1)
Definition
ENJOYED (repeat) (1)
Term
reverberated
Definition
ECHO
Term
sardonically
193
Definition
Atretes said SARCASTICALLY.
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sluggishly
199
Definition
hi hand moved SLOWLY up to entice her throat.
Term
solace
Definition
COMFORT
Term
sparring
192
Definition
he had come to the ludus for the exercise of PRACTICE FIGHTING with a gladiator.
Term
succulent
Definition
JUICY
Term
tenacious
201
Definition
the womans STUBBORN faith defied all logic.
Term
wayward
Definition
UNPREDICTABLE
Term
Trepidation
Definition
She did so with (FEARFUL ANXIETY).
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Capitulated
Definition
Atretes had no intention of letting her go until she (SURRENDERED).
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Hefted
Definition
Theophilus (LIFTED...SOMETHING HEAVY) the men's gear onto his back.
Term
Inexplicable
Definition
Theophilus felt an (NOT ALE TO BE EXPLAINED) loneliness.
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Chafed
Definition
There were times when his solitary life (RUBBED; IRRITATED), like now.
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Diminished
Definition
The desire to do so had actually (DECREASED; LESSENED).
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Ravenous
Definition
Atretes was (EXTREMELY HUNGRY) for food.
Term
Curbed
Definition
He (RESTRAINED; CHECKED)the temptation to remark on it.
Term
To atone
Definition
God sent his Son (TO MAKE AMENDS) for sin.
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Baffling
Definition
The German's troubled frown was clear indication he was (CONFUSING) rather than enlightening him.
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Enthralled
Definition
Atretes sat (CAPTIVATED; SPELLBOUND), absorbing ever word.
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Slumbered
Definition
Some deep part of him that had (SLEPT) was now awakening.
Term
Dispute
Definition
When he reached the land God showed him, a (ARGUMENT) broke out.
Term
Covenant
Definition
the Lord came to him and made a (PROMISE; AGREEMENT) with Abram.
Term
Despised
Definition
Joseph's brotehrs (HATED) him.
Term
Cistern
Definition
They plotted against him and threw him int a (WATER STORAGE TANK).
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Cynical
Definition
Atretes gave a (BELIEVING ONLY SELFISHNESS MOTIVES HUMANS) laugh.
Term
Suppressing
Definition
(WITHHOLDING) a smile, Theophilus told of Joseph's ability to interpret dreams.
Term
Orator
Definition
However, if Moses had been a mighty warrior, vastly intelligent, and with the charisma of an (PUBLIC SPEAKER), whom do you suppose would have received glory for what was to come?
Term
Sovereign
Definition
God is (SUPREME IN RANK OR POWER) majesty of all creation.
Term
Retracted
Definition
Theophilus (WITHDREW) nothing, nor sftened it.
Term
Retribution
Definition
An angel of death visited the first born of all Egyptians. This was (JUST PUNISHMENT) for Pharaoh's hardness of heart.
Term
Unblemished
Definition
Everyone was to make an (UNMARKED) lamb and kill it in the twilight.
Term
Perfunctory
Definition
Too often, they had arisen early and said only a (ROUTINE; DUTIFUL) prayer.
Term
Multitude
Definition
A mixed (a great number) followed Moses out of Egypt
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Sojourned
Definition
Any foreigner who (STAYED) with them was circumcised.
Term
Inhabited
Definition
Ten reported that the people who (LIVED IN) the land were giants.
Term
Reputed
Definition
Solomon is (REPORTED) to be the wisest and richest king who ever lived.
Term
Annihilation
Definition
Esther became queen of Persia and saved the Jews from (COMPLETE DESTRUCTION).
Term
Prevails
Definition
God's love never changes and his will (TRIUMPHS; OVERCOMES).
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fortnight
405
Definition
"two weeks"
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fruition
405
Definition
"accomplishment"
Term
liberties
405
Definition
"actions going beyond normal limits"
Term
rouse
405 (repeat) (3)
Definition
"wake up; stir up" (repeat) (3)
Term
exuberance
405
Definition
"high spirited"
Term
deriving
406
Definition
"obtaining"
Term
ribald
405
Definition
"crude; indecent"
Term
rebuke
407
Definition
"sharp reprimand; blame for a fault"
Term
Affronted (1)
406
Definition
"insulted" (1)
Term
Livid
407
Definition
Freyja had never seen the young priestess so "enraged".
Term
Guffaws
405
Definition
"laughter"
Term
Vulnerable
410 (2)
Definition
"capable of being wounded; open to injury" (2)
Term
Bondage
409
Definition
"slavery; servitude"
Term
Vastly
410
Definition
"greatly"
Term
attired
409
Definition
"dressed"
Term
defiled
408
Definition
"dishonored; soiled"
Term
reciprocate
Definition
"return and feel the same"
Term
fumed
411
Definition
"expressed anger or irritation"
Term
ramifications
408
Definition
"consequences"
Term
venomous
416 (2)
Definition
"poisonous" (2)
Term
ornamented
413
Definition
"decorated; adorned"
Term
Usert
414
Definition
"seized without right"
Term
furtively
416
Definition
she remembered how "secretly" she had come to her.
Term
mead
414
Definition
she poured the "alcoholic beverage" made of...
Term
intriguing
412
Definition
he realized what Atretes found so "interesting; captivating" about the Ionian.
Term
Soiled
414
Definition
she folded the "dirty; stained" garment
Term
heedlessly
Definition
"carelessly"
Term
amulet
416
Definition
Freyja clutched her amber "good luck charm".
Term
forted?
416
Definition
"blocked; foiled"
Term
relishing
412 (2)
Definition
"enjoying" (2)
Term
tendrils
413
Definition
pushing back damp "slender, coiling strands" of her dark hair
Term
entitled
415
Definition
She was "deserving; worthy" to wear the garment.
Term
sanctify
417
Definition
"holy; consecrated"
Term
rancorous
416
Definition
"bitter; hostile"
Term
deceives
425
Definition
Anomia "misleads; betrays" you.
Term
iniquities
421
Definition
"wicked acts; sins"
Term
cast
421
Definition
"threw"
Term
animosity
421
Definition
"ill will; resentment"
Term
mortal
423
Definition
why does he need to stab him over and over when the first would prove "fatal"?
Term
Flicker
421
Definition
"move quickly; blink"
Term
incantation
421
Definition
"spell; charm"
Term
anguish
423 (1)
Definition
"distress; pain; suffering" (1)
Term
glen
424
Definition
"narrow, hidden valley"
Term
oppressed
424
Definition
"weighed down; burdened"
Term
tranquility
426
Definition
"calmness; peace of mind"
Term
consuming
429
Definition
"destroying; devouring"
Term
obscene
426
Definition
"repulsive; crude and indecent"
Term
incoherently
428
Definition
"loosely; not logically connected"
Term
ashen
425 (2)
Definition
"pale; greyish white" (2)
Term
contorted
426
Definition
"twisted out of shape"
Term
temporal
429
Definition
"earthly; not lasting; worldly"
Term
appalled
431
Definition
"shocked"
Term
relent
430
Definition
"slacken; become less severe"
Term
assailed
432
Definition
"attacked"
Term
beseeching
432
Definition
"begging; asking"
Term
sovereign
439
Definition
"supreme in power and authority"
Term
wrath
430
Definition
"great anger; rage"
Term
obliterate
433
Definition
"erase; blot out completely"
Term
pallet
435
Definition
"small, hard or makeshift bed"
Term
runes
434
Definition
"germanic alphabet characters"
Term
commission
435
Definition
"authority to act as an agent"
Term
craving
434
Definition
"desiring"
Term
clung
436
Definition
"held"
Term
recoil
434
Definition
"drew back"
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