Chapter 17

contrive,v.devise,concoct, invent, excogitate,scheme,plan.control,v.restrain, regulate,govern,manage,repress,direct,bridle,dominate.control,n.restraint,repression,check,hindrance;domination, ascendency,dominion, regulation, superintendence governance,command,mastery.Antonyms:unrestraint,abandon,subjection.controller,n.governor, regulator,ruler; comptroller.controversial,a.disputatious, polemical.controversy,n.dispute,contention, disoutation, altercation polemics, logomachy.convalescence,n.revalescence.convene,v.assemble, convoke, congregate.convenient,a.handy, advantageous;seasonable,timely,opportune,suitable; accessible.convent,n.nunnery,monastery,cloister, abbey, priory.Associated words: conventual, conventical, monastic.convention,n.custom,usage, conventionality;assembly,convocation, congress, diet, synod,council.conversation,n.converse, colloquy, parlance, parley, interlocution,chat,causerie, conference, confabulation, interview.conversational,a.colloquial, interlocutory.converse,v.talk,chat, commune, confabulate, parley.converse,n.intercourse,communion,conversation, parley.conversion,n.transmutation,transformation; proselytism; regeneration; appropriation,application, employment.convert,v.transform, transmute; proselyte; regenerate;appropriate,apply.convert,n.proselyte.convex,a.protuberant,bulging, gibbous.Antonym:concave.convexity,n.protuberance, gibbosity.Antonym: concavity.conveyance,n.carriage, transmission; transfer, demise,alienation, cession.convict,n.felon, prisoner,criminal,culprit, malefactor.convincing,a.cogent,persuasive, conclusive.convivial,a.festive, festal,social,jolly,gay.convocation,n.convention, congress, synod, diet,council, consistory.convoy,n.protection,escort, attendance;guard,escort.convulsion,n.spasm, paroxysm;agitation,commotion,disturbance, upheaval.cook,n.chef (chief cook).cook,v.stew, seethe, gratinate; (Colloq.) tamper with,garble,falsify.cookable,a.coctible.cooking,n.cuisine.cook-room,n.kitchen, cuisine; galley, cuddy.cool,v.chill, refrigerate;moderate,allay,calm,quiet.cool,a.deliberate,self-possessed, unexcited, dispassionate,indifferent,nonchalant,unconcerned, composed; chilling,apathetic,repellent,distant,unfriendly,ceremonious;audacious,impudent,shameless, presumptuous,flippant, presuming.cooler,n.refrigerator.cooling,n.refrigeration; gelation (Astron.)--a.refrigerant, chilling.cooling room of Roman baths.frigidarium.coolness,n.dispassion,nonchalance,indifference; (Colloq.)impudence, audacity.coon,n.raccoon, mapach.coop,n.pen, cote,mew, hutch, poultry-house.coop,v.confine, shut up,imprison, incage,mew.coöperate,v.concur,unite, worktogether; collude.coöperating,a.cooperative,auxiliary, concurrent; synergetic.coöperation,n.concurrence, workingtogether; collusion; synergism, synergy.Antonyms: antagonism,competition,opposition.coot,n.(Colloq.) dolt,dunce, dullard,simpleton.copier,n.copyist, transcriber;imitator, plagiarist.Antonym: originator.copious,a.plentiful,abundant,overflowing,ample,exuberant.copper,n.cuprum; cauldron.Associated words: cupreous, cupric, cupriferous, cuprite, cuprous, speiss, chalcopyrite, chalcography, eruginous, verdigris, chalcographer, chalcographist.copperas,n.green vitriol, sulphate ofiron, ferrous sulphate.coppice,n.copse.copse,n.thicket,brushwood,coppice, boscage, bosk.copulation,n.union, conjunction; sexualunion, coition.Associated words: intromittent, infibulation, copulatory, copulate.copy,n.transcript,reproduction, transcription, replica, replication,facsimile,duplicate, pasticcio, counterpart,counterfeit,imitation, apograph, estreat, exemplification, protocol, porotype;pattern,model,original,example, precedent;manuscript.copy,v.transcribe,reproduce,trace,duplicate;imitate,ape,follow; exemplify.copying machine.copygraph, polygraph.copyist,n.transcriber,copier;imitator, plagiarist.coquette,n.flirt.coral,n.madrepora, madrepore.cord,n.string,twine, torsade.cordial,a.hearty,sincere,affectionate;strengthening, invigorating,cheering.cordiality,n.sincerity, heartiness,ardor,empressement.cork,n.stopper, stopple, shive.Associated words: cloop, phelloplastics, phelloplastic, subereous, suberin, phellogen.corn,n.maize, Indiancorn; clavus.corner,n.angle, cusp, cantle, bight,coin, quoin, coigne;nook,recess,niche;direction, quarter.corner,v.nonplus,pose,perplex,confuse.cornerwise,adv.diagonally.cornhouse,n.granary.corporal,a.bodily, corporeal,material.corpse,n.remains,relics, cadaver; carcass; mummy.Associated words: cadaverous, cadaveric, necrophilism, necrophilous,carrion, necrophobia, necrogenic, necrogenous, necrotomy, necropsy,coffin, bier, catafalque, vespillo,cremate,cremation, crematory, crematorium, embalm, embalming.correct,a.accurate,right,exact,precise.Antonyms:incorrect,erroneous.correct,v.rectify, amend, emend,right;reprove,discipline;counteract,modify.correctible,a.rectifiable.correction,n.rectification, amendment, emendation;discipline,punishment;counteraction.corrective,a.rectifying, reformatory, correctory, disciplinary emendatory.correctness,n.accuracy, inerrancy,exactness,precision.Antonyms:incorrectness,inaccuracy, inexactness,error.correspond,v.accord, comport,tally, correlate,harmonize,agree.correspondence,n.adaptation,agreement, congruity, concurrence, homology;letters.correspondent,a.conformable, congruous.corrode,v.erode,canker; consume, wearaway.corrosion,n.erosion.corrosive,a.erosive, eroding, corroding; vexing,carking, fretting.corrupt,a.spoiled,tainted, addled,rotten,decaying; vitiated, depraved,dissolute,venal,unprincipled,unscrupulous,vicious,purchasable,mercenary.corrupt,v.rot,spoil, deprave,vitiate,pervert,debase,demoralize,defile, infect,pollute.corruption,n.putrefaction,decay;pollution,vitiation: improbity, venality, depravity, demoralization,dishonesty,bribery, subornation.Antonyms: incorruption,honesty.cortège,n.procession.cosmopolitan,n.cosmopolite.cost,n.charge,expense, price,outlay; detriment,loss.costemonger,n.fruiterer, costardmonger, coster.costiveness,n.constipation.costly,a.expensive,dear, high-priced; sumptuous,rich.cot,n.cottage,hut;pen,coop, cote;cradle,crib.coterie,n.clique,set,circle.cottage,n.cot,cabin, lodge, casino, bungalow, chalet, hacienda, croft,hovel,shack,bower,shanty.cottage cheese.smearcase.cottager,n.cotter, cottier.couch,n.lounge,sofa,bed.cough,n.Associated words: bechic, tussicular, pectoral, tussive.council,n.aldermen, cabinet;assembly,junta,junto, camarilla, synod, cabal.council-chamber,n.audience-room, divan.counsel,n.consultation;prudence,deliberation,forethought;advice, admonition,suggestion.Associated words:mentorial, monitorial, admonitory.counsel,v.advise, admonish.counselor,n.adviser,mentor,monitor, admonitor;lawyer, attorney.count,v.enumerate,number;esteem,consider,reckon,judge,think.count,n.numbering.countenance,n.face, visage, features;support, goodwill,encouragement.--v.encourage,favor,approve.counter,a.contrary,opposite,antagonistic.counteract,v.defeat,frustrate,contravene,neutralize.counteraction,n.frustration,contravention, neutralization.counterbalance,v.counterpoise, countervail, equiponderate,balance.counterfeit,a.false,fraudulent,spurious, fictitious,sham,mock,feigned.countermand,v.revoke,cancel, rescind,recall.--n.revocation, rescission.counterpoint,n.polyphony.counterpoise,v.counterbalance,balance, equiponderate.countersign,n.watchword,password,consigne.counterterm,n.antonym.counting frame.abacus.count out.exclude.countrified,a.rude,uncourtly,rustic, bucolic,rural.country,n.region,territory; nation; ruralparts, farmingregion.Associated words:patriotism, patriot, patriotic, incivism, compatriot, expatriate, expatriation, deport, deportation, repatriate, repatriation, national,rusticate, rustication.country,a.rural,rustic, agrestic.countryman,n.compatriot, fellow-citizen;farmer, granger husbandman,rustic;peasant; (country bumpkin)yokel, carl, clod,clodhopper,churl, yahoo.county,n.shire.couple,n.two,pair,brace,span,couplet,team.couple,v.join,link,connect; copulate.couplet,n.distich.courage,n.intrepidity,heroism,bravery,gallantry,hardihood, fortitude,valor, fearlessness,pluck,prowess.Antonyms: Seecowardiceandfear.courageous,a.intrepid,brave,heroic,gallant,hardy,bold,fearless,valiant, valorous,dauntless,chivalrous,plucky, daring, lion-hearted.courier,n.messenger,runner; estafet.course,n.progress,passage;direction,bearing;heat,bout,round; procedure;sequence,routine,order, successionregularity; career; series.court,n.tribunal, judicatory, judicature, judiciary,forum, mall;courtyard, quadrangle, cortile; jurisdiction; royalhousehold, princelyretinue; assize.Associated words: curialistic, aulic,judicial, judiciary, forensic, docket, tipstaff,beadle, apparitor,summoner,dies judicus, dies non.court,v.woo,spark;solicit,seek,allure,attract,invite.courteous,a.deferential,polite,debonair,gracious, urbane,civil,respectful.courtesan,n.prostitute,harlot, demirep,amorosa,bona roba.courtesy,n.politeness, urbanity,civility, complaisance;favor,indulgence; curtsy.courtly,a.elegant,dignified,polite.courtyard,n.court, quadrangle, area, cortile,yard; patio, (Sp. America).cove,n.bay,recess, bight,inlet.covenant,n.compact,agreement,pact, concordat.cover,v.overspread, overlay, thatch,hide, conceal,secrete;comprise, embrace, embody,comprehend; copulate with,serve.cover,n.lid,covering,case,canopy,awning,tilt, roof, casing, cope, capsule,envelope;shelter,protection,defense,safeguard; counterpane,quilt, coverlet,spread;covert,underbrush, undergrowth, underwood,jungle,bush; plate.covered,a.covert, screened,sheltered, protected,hidden.covering,n.cover,wrapper,sheath, pavilion.covert,a.secret,hidden,disguised,clandestine,stealthy.covert,n.shelter,refuge,retreat; underwood,jungle,thicket.covetousness,n.cupidity,avarice, greed.cow,n.female of bovineanimals; heifer (young cow); maverick.Associated words: bovine, Bos, moo,low, lowing, farrow, beef,neat, moolley, vachery, chiche-vache, milch.cow,v.overawe,daunt, intimidate,scare, dishearten.coward,n.craven,dastard,poltroon, milksop,recreant.cowardice,n.pusillanimity, poltroonery, dastardy,recreancy,timidity, cowardliness.cowardly,a.craven,pusillanimous,dastard, dastardly,poltroon,recreant, timorous, white-livered, chicken-heartedfaint-hearted, spiritless.cowboy,n.cattle herder, drover,herdsman, vaquero.cowcatcher,n.pilot.cow doctor.veterinarian, veterinary,veterinary surgeon.cower,v.crouch,squat;quail,cringe.cowlike,a.bovine.coworker,n.colleague, coagent, collaborator,associate.cowpox,n.vaccinia, kinepox, cowpock, kinepock.coxcomb,n.fop,dandy,dude, popinjay,exquisite.coy,a.shy,modest,retiring,demure,reserved.cozy,a.snug;talkative, chatty,sociable.crab,n.crustacean, mollusk.crabbed,a.Seecross.crabs,n. pl.Cancer, Crustacea, Mollusca, Brachyura.Associated words: crustacean, cancriform, cancerite, cancrine, cancroid, lobster, carcinology, brachyurean, cancrivorous, cancrophagous, carcinoid, carcinomorphic.crack,n.chink,crevice,cranny, fissure,rift,rime,rent,cleft, interstice;rupture,breach,flaw;report,clap, pop,explosion,snap.

contrive,v.devise,concoct, invent, excogitate,scheme,plan.

control,v.restrain, regulate,govern,manage,repress,direct,bridle,dominate.

control,n.restraint,repression,check,hindrance;domination, ascendency,dominion, regulation, superintendence governance,command,mastery.Antonyms:unrestraint,abandon,subjection.

controller,n.governor, regulator,ruler; comptroller.

controversial,a.disputatious, polemical.

controversy,n.dispute,contention, disoutation, altercation polemics, logomachy.

convalescence,n.revalescence.

convene,v.assemble, convoke, congregate.

convenient,a.handy, advantageous;seasonable,timely,opportune,suitable; accessible.

convent,n.nunnery,monastery,cloister, abbey, priory.Associated words: conventual, conventical, monastic.

convention,n.custom,usage, conventionality;assembly,convocation, congress, diet, synod,council.

conversation,n.converse, colloquy, parlance, parley, interlocution,chat,causerie, conference, confabulation, interview.

conversational,a.colloquial, interlocutory.

converse,v.talk,chat, commune, confabulate, parley.

converse,n.intercourse,communion,conversation, parley.

conversion,n.transmutation,transformation; proselytism; regeneration; appropriation,application, employment.

convert,v.transform, transmute; proselyte; regenerate;appropriate,apply.

convert,n.proselyte.

convex,a.protuberant,bulging, gibbous.Antonym:concave.

convexity,n.protuberance, gibbosity.Antonym: concavity.

conveyance,n.carriage, transmission; transfer, demise,alienation, cession.

convict,n.felon, prisoner,criminal,culprit, malefactor.

convincing,a.cogent,persuasive, conclusive.

convivial,a.festive, festal,social,jolly,gay.

convocation,n.convention, congress, synod, diet,council, consistory.

convoy,n.protection,escort, attendance;guard,escort.

convulsion,n.spasm, paroxysm;agitation,commotion,disturbance, upheaval.

cook,n.chef (chief cook).

cook,v.stew, seethe, gratinate; (Colloq.) tamper with,garble,falsify.

cookable,a.coctible.

cooking,n.cuisine.

cook-room,n.kitchen, cuisine; galley, cuddy.

cool,v.chill, refrigerate;moderate,allay,calm,quiet.

cool,a.deliberate,self-possessed, unexcited, dispassionate,indifferent,nonchalant,unconcerned, composed; chilling,apathetic,repellent,distant,unfriendly,ceremonious;audacious,impudent,shameless, presumptuous,flippant, presuming.

cooler,n.refrigerator.

cooling,n.refrigeration; gelation (Astron.)--a.refrigerant, chilling.

cooling room of Roman baths.frigidarium.

coolness,n.dispassion,nonchalance,indifference; (Colloq.)impudence, audacity.

coon,n.raccoon, mapach.

coop,n.pen, cote,mew, hutch, poultry-house.

coop,v.confine, shut up,imprison, incage,mew.

coöperate,v.concur,unite, worktogether; collude.

coöperating,a.cooperative,auxiliary, concurrent; synergetic.

coöperation,n.concurrence, workingtogether; collusion; synergism, synergy.Antonyms: antagonism,competition,opposition.

coot,n.(Colloq.) dolt,dunce, dullard,simpleton.

copier,n.copyist, transcriber;imitator, plagiarist.Antonym: originator.

copious,a.plentiful,abundant,overflowing,ample,exuberant.

copper,n.cuprum; cauldron.Associated words: cupreous, cupric, cupriferous, cuprite, cuprous, speiss, chalcopyrite, chalcography, eruginous, verdigris, chalcographer, chalcographist.

copperas,n.green vitriol, sulphate ofiron, ferrous sulphate.

coppice,n.copse.

copse,n.thicket,brushwood,coppice, boscage, bosk.

copulation,n.union, conjunction; sexualunion, coition.Associated words: intromittent, infibulation, copulatory, copulate.

copy,n.transcript,reproduction, transcription, replica, replication,facsimile,duplicate, pasticcio, counterpart,counterfeit,imitation, apograph, estreat, exemplification, protocol, porotype;pattern,model,original,example, precedent;manuscript.

copy,v.transcribe,reproduce,trace,duplicate;imitate,ape,follow; exemplify.

copying machine.copygraph, polygraph.

copyist,n.transcriber,copier;imitator, plagiarist.

coquette,n.flirt.

coral,n.madrepora, madrepore.

cord,n.string,twine, torsade.

cordial,a.hearty,sincere,affectionate;strengthening, invigorating,cheering.

cordiality,n.sincerity, heartiness,ardor,empressement.

cork,n.stopper, stopple, shive.Associated words: cloop, phelloplastics, phelloplastic, subereous, suberin, phellogen.

corn,n.maize, Indiancorn; clavus.

corner,n.angle, cusp, cantle, bight,coin, quoin, coigne;nook,recess,niche;direction, quarter.

corner,v.nonplus,pose,perplex,confuse.

cornerwise,adv.diagonally.

cornhouse,n.granary.

corporal,a.bodily, corporeal,material.

corpse,n.remains,relics, cadaver; carcass; mummy.Associated words: cadaverous, cadaveric, necrophilism, necrophilous,carrion, necrophobia, necrogenic, necrogenous, necrotomy, necropsy,coffin, bier, catafalque, vespillo,cremate,cremation, crematory, crematorium, embalm, embalming.

correct,a.accurate,right,exact,precise.Antonyms:incorrect,erroneous.

correct,v.rectify, amend, emend,right;reprove,discipline;counteract,modify.

correctible,a.rectifiable.

correction,n.rectification, amendment, emendation;discipline,punishment;counteraction.

corrective,a.rectifying, reformatory, correctory, disciplinary emendatory.

correctness,n.accuracy, inerrancy,exactness,precision.Antonyms:incorrectness,inaccuracy, inexactness,error.

correspond,v.accord, comport,tally, correlate,harmonize,agree.

correspondence,n.adaptation,agreement, congruity, concurrence, homology;letters.

correspondent,a.conformable, congruous.

corrode,v.erode,canker; consume, wearaway.

corrosion,n.erosion.

corrosive,a.erosive, eroding, corroding; vexing,carking, fretting.

corrupt,a.spoiled,tainted, addled,rotten,decaying; vitiated, depraved,dissolute,venal,unprincipled,unscrupulous,vicious,purchasable,mercenary.

corrupt,v.rot,spoil, deprave,vitiate,pervert,debase,demoralize,defile, infect,pollute.

corruption,n.putrefaction,decay;pollution,vitiation: improbity, venality, depravity, demoralization,dishonesty,bribery, subornation.Antonyms: incorruption,honesty.

cortège,n.procession.

cosmopolitan,n.cosmopolite.

cost,n.charge,expense, price,outlay; detriment,loss.

costemonger,n.fruiterer, costardmonger, coster.

costiveness,n.constipation.

costly,a.expensive,dear, high-priced; sumptuous,rich.

cot,n.cottage,hut;pen,coop, cote;cradle,crib.

coterie,n.clique,set,circle.

cottage,n.cot,cabin, lodge, casino, bungalow, chalet, hacienda, croft,hovel,shack,bower,shanty.

cottage cheese.smearcase.

cottager,n.cotter, cottier.

couch,n.lounge,sofa,bed.

cough,n.Associated words: bechic, tussicular, pectoral, tussive.

council,n.aldermen, cabinet;assembly,junta,junto, camarilla, synod, cabal.

council-chamber,n.audience-room, divan.

counsel,n.consultation;prudence,deliberation,forethought;advice, admonition,suggestion.Associated words:mentorial, monitorial, admonitory.

counsel,v.advise, admonish.

counselor,n.adviser,mentor,monitor, admonitor;lawyer, attorney.

count,v.enumerate,number;esteem,consider,reckon,judge,think.

count,n.numbering.

countenance,n.face, visage, features;support, goodwill,encouragement.--v.encourage,favor,approve.

counter,a.contrary,opposite,antagonistic.

counteract,v.defeat,frustrate,contravene,neutralize.

counteraction,n.frustration,contravention, neutralization.

counterbalance,v.counterpoise, countervail, equiponderate,balance.

counterfeit,a.false,fraudulent,spurious, fictitious,sham,mock,feigned.

countermand,v.revoke,cancel, rescind,recall.--n.revocation, rescission.

counterpoint,n.polyphony.

counterpoise,v.counterbalance,balance, equiponderate.

countersign,n.watchword,password,consigne.

counterterm,n.antonym.

counting frame.abacus.

count out.exclude.

countrified,a.rude,uncourtly,rustic, bucolic,rural.

country,n.region,territory; nation; ruralparts, farmingregion.Associated words:patriotism, patriot, patriotic, incivism, compatriot, expatriate, expatriation, deport, deportation, repatriate, repatriation, national,rusticate, rustication.

country,a.rural,rustic, agrestic.

countryman,n.compatriot, fellow-citizen;farmer, granger husbandman,rustic;peasant; (country bumpkin)yokel, carl, clod,clodhopper,churl, yahoo.

county,n.shire.

couple,n.two,pair,brace,span,couplet,team.

couple,v.join,link,connect; copulate.

couplet,n.distich.

courage,n.intrepidity,heroism,bravery,gallantry,hardihood, fortitude,valor, fearlessness,pluck,prowess.Antonyms: Seecowardiceandfear.

courageous,a.intrepid,brave,heroic,gallant,hardy,bold,fearless,valiant, valorous,dauntless,chivalrous,plucky, daring, lion-hearted.

courier,n.messenger,runner; estafet.

course,n.progress,passage;direction,bearing;heat,bout,round; procedure;sequence,routine,order, successionregularity; career; series.

court,n.tribunal, judicatory, judicature, judiciary,forum, mall;courtyard, quadrangle, cortile; jurisdiction; royalhousehold, princelyretinue; assize.Associated words: curialistic, aulic,judicial, judiciary, forensic, docket, tipstaff,beadle, apparitor,summoner,dies judicus, dies non.

court,v.woo,spark;solicit,seek,allure,attract,invite.

courteous,a.deferential,polite,debonair,gracious, urbane,civil,respectful.

courtesan,n.prostitute,harlot, demirep,amorosa,bona roba.

courtesy,n.politeness, urbanity,civility, complaisance;favor,indulgence; curtsy.

courtly,a.elegant,dignified,polite.

courtyard,n.court, quadrangle, area, cortile,yard; patio, (Sp. America).

cove,n.bay,recess, bight,inlet.

covenant,n.compact,agreement,pact, concordat.

cover,v.overspread, overlay, thatch,hide, conceal,secrete;comprise, embrace, embody,comprehend; copulate with,serve.

cover,n.lid,covering,case,canopy,awning,tilt, roof, casing, cope, capsule,envelope;shelter,protection,defense,safeguard; counterpane,quilt, coverlet,spread;covert,underbrush, undergrowth, underwood,jungle,bush; plate.

covered,a.covert, screened,sheltered, protected,hidden.

covering,n.cover,wrapper,sheath, pavilion.

covert,a.secret,hidden,disguised,clandestine,stealthy.

covert,n.shelter,refuge,retreat; underwood,jungle,thicket.

covetousness,n.cupidity,avarice, greed.

cow,n.female of bovineanimals; heifer (young cow); maverick.Associated words: bovine, Bos, moo,low, lowing, farrow, beef,neat, moolley, vachery, chiche-vache, milch.

cow,v.overawe,daunt, intimidate,scare, dishearten.

coward,n.craven,dastard,poltroon, milksop,recreant.

cowardice,n.pusillanimity, poltroonery, dastardy,recreancy,timidity, cowardliness.

cowardly,a.craven,pusillanimous,dastard, dastardly,poltroon,recreant, timorous, white-livered, chicken-heartedfaint-hearted, spiritless.

cowboy,n.cattle herder, drover,herdsman, vaquero.

cowcatcher,n.pilot.

cow doctor.veterinarian, veterinary,veterinary surgeon.

cower,v.crouch,squat;quail,cringe.

cowlike,a.bovine.

coworker,n.colleague, coagent, collaborator,associate.

cowpox,n.vaccinia, kinepox, cowpock, kinepock.

coxcomb,n.fop,dandy,dude, popinjay,exquisite.

coy,a.shy,modest,retiring,demure,reserved.

cozy,a.snug;talkative, chatty,sociable.

crab,n.crustacean, mollusk.

crabbed,a.Seecross.

crabs,n. pl.Cancer, Crustacea, Mollusca, Brachyura.Associated words: crustacean, cancriform, cancerite, cancrine, cancroid, lobster, carcinology, brachyurean, cancrivorous, cancrophagous, carcinoid, carcinomorphic.

crack,n.chink,crevice,cranny, fissure,rift,rime,rent,cleft, interstice;rupture,breach,flaw;report,clap, pop,explosion,snap.


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