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A.desire | B.doubt | C.discover | D.document |
A.clear | B.traditional | C.partial | D.opposite |
A.stated | B.concealed | C.mistaken | D.proved |
A.less satisfied | B.more curious | C.less reasonable | D.more hirable |
A.ignorance | B.prejudice | C.performance | D.intention |
A.erased | B.estimated | C.restored | D.reported |
A.preference | B.experience | C.investment | D.success |
A.analyze | B.like | C.become | D.find |
A.understanding | B.sponsorship | C.enjoyment | D.promotion |
A.theoretical | B.financial | C.political | D.practical |
A.reveals | B.awaits | C.hides | D.prefers |
A.struggling | B.wonderful | C.disappointing | D.careful |
A.look to | B.make for | C.set aside | D.take in |
A.need | B.hope | C.seem | D.agree |
A.ownership | B.interest | C.industriousness | D.aggressiveness |
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