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A.regretted | B.remembered | C.denied | D.appreciated |
A.usual | B.same | C.funny | D.amazing |
A.even | B.still | C.ever | D.already |
A.recognition | B.control | C.repair | D.compare |
A.sell | B.order | C.return | D.fix |
A.lied | B.cared | C.complained | D.argued |
A.memory | B.dream | C.doubt | D.fear |
A.covering | B.decorating | C.loading | D.equipping |
A.purify | B.remove | C.hold | D.absorb |
A.firmly | B.hurriedly | C.wildly | D.lovingly |
A.grateful | B.eager | C.sorry | D.responsible |
A.ideal | B.proper | C.wrong | D.traditional |
A.carried away | B.caught up | C.turned down | D.taken over |
A.purposes | B.duties | C.excuses | D.struggles |
A.matters | B.remains | C.works | D.happens |
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