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A.dishonesty | B.advice | C.declaration | D.edition |
A.Initially | B.Therefore | C.Nevertheless | D.Instead |
A.accused | B.praised | C.cheated | D.threatened |
A.claimed | B.lied | C.required | D.guaranteed |
A.spent | B.earned | C.saved | D.wasted |
A.movements | B.expenses | C.promotions | D.resources |
A.secure | B.valuable | C.extensive | D.accurate |
A.content | B.extent | C.discussion | D.feedback |
A.resolution | B.emphasis | C.challenge | D.transform |
A.socially | B.quietly | C.personally | D.publicly |
A.improvement | B.enjoyment | C.reduction | D.emission |
A.referring | B.pointing | C.targeting | D.proving |
A.put out | B.result in | C.set up | D.rely on |
A.equality | B.dissatisfaction | C.protest | D.gap |
A.widening | B.narrowing | C.communicating | D.showing |
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