Words that should be added to The Challenge (P)

Th@1Guy (United States of America)
These itemizations of words should be incorporated into The Challenge to further challenge its participants, and they conveniently encompass a wide assortment of words that range in difficulty.
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  1. pacemaker
    a horse or person used to set the racing speed
  2. pacification
    the act of appeasing someone
  3. pacifism
    the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
  4. paddock
    a pen for horses
  5. paganism
    a religion outside of mainstream monotheism
  6. pagoda
    an Asian temple
  7. pair
    a set of two similar things considered as a unit
  8. paleolithic
    of the early period of the Stone Age, through 10,000 BCE
  9. pallette
    a rounded armor plate at the armpit of a suit of armor
  10. palliation
    easing the severity of a pain without removing the cause
  11. palomino
    a horse of light tan or golden color
  12. palooka
    a second-rate prize fighter
  13. palpate
    examine (a body part) by tactual exploration
  14. palpation
    a method of examination in which the examiner feels the size or shape or firmness or location of something (of body parts when the examiner is a health professional)
  15. palsy
    loss of the ability to move a body part
  16. palter
    be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead
  17. pampas
    the vast grassy plains of northern Argentina
  18. pancreas
    a large gland that secretes insulin and digestive enzymes
  19. panderer
    person who caters to the passions or plans of others
  20. pandiculation
    yawning and stretching (as when first waking up)
  21. Pandora's box
    (Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
  22. panjandrum
    an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
  23. panopticon
    a circular prison with cells around a surveillance station
  24. pantaloon
    trousers worn in former times
  25. paparazzo
    a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities
  26. par
    a state of being essentially equal or equivalent
  27. parabolic
    resembling or expressed by a short story with a moral or lesson
  28. paradigmatic
    relating to or serving as a typical example of something
  29. paradisiacal
    relating to or befitting Paradise
  30. paraffin
    from crude petroleum
  31. paralegal
    a person with specialized training who assists lawyers
  32. parallax
    apparent displacement of an object as seen from two points
  33. paralytic
    relating to or of the nature of paralysis
  34. paramecium
    a freshwater ciliate protozoan
  35. paramedic
    a person trained to give emergency medical treatment
  36. parametric
    of or relating to or in terms of a parameter
  37. paranormal
    not in accordance with or able to be explained by science
  38. paraplegic
    suffering total immobilization of the lower half of the body
  39. paraprofessional
    a trained worker who is not a member of a profession but who assists a professional
  40. parasitic
    relating to an animal or plant that lives in or on a host
  41. paratrooper
    a soldier who is trained to jump from airplanes
  42. parboil
    cook (vegetables) briefly
  43. parentage
    the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents
  44. parental
    relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
  45. parenthood
    the state of being a parent
  46. par excellence
    to the highest degree or best of all
  47. parfait
    sweet dish made of layered ice cream or yogurt, fruit, etc.
  48. parka
    a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term)
  49. parlor
    a room in a house where people can sit, relax, and talk
  50. parr
    the young of various fishes
  51. parthenogenesis
    process in which an unfertilized egg develops
  52. particularity
    the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance
  53. parvenu
    a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status
  54. pascal
    a unit of pressure equal to one newton per square meter
  55. passageway
    a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
  56. passel
    a large number or amount
  57. passerby
    a person who passes by casually or by chance
    plural - passersby
  58. passionately
    with passion
  59. pasteurize
    heat food in order to kill harmful microorganisms
  60. patently
    unmistakably
  61. paterfamilias
    the male head of a kin group or tribe
  62. paternalistic
    benevolent but sometimes intrusive
  63. paternity
    the state of being a father
  64. pathologist
    a doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis
  65. patisserie
    a bakery specializing in French pastry
  66. patrilineal
    based on or tracing descent through the male line
  67. patrimony
    an inheritance coming by right of birth
  68. patrol
    moving around an area to monitor and provide security
  69. patronymic
    of or derived from a personal or family name
  70. patter
    make light, rapid and repeated sounds
  71. paunch
    a protruding abdomen
  72. pawn
    leave as a guarantee in return for money
  73. peace
    the state prevailing during the absence of war
  74. peaceable
    inclined or disposed to peace
  75. peachy
    very good
  76. peal
    a deep prolonged sound
  77. pearlescent
    having a play of lustrous rainbow colors
  78. peasantry
    the class of peasants
  79. pecking order
    the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
  80. peckish
    somewhat hungry
  81. pectoral
    of or relating to the chest or thorax
  82. peculate
    appropriate fraudulently for one's own use
  83. peculiarity
    an odd or unusual characteristic
  84. pedantry
    an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning
  85. peddler
    someone who travels about selling wares
  86. pediatrics
    branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of children
  87. pedicure
    professional care for the feet and toenails
  88. pedometer
    device for counting the number of steps taken in walking
  89. peek
    throw a glance at; take a brief look at
  90. peel
    the rind of a fruit or vegetable
  91. peeve
    an annoyance
  92. pelagic
    relating to, occurring in, or living in the open ocean
  93. pellet
    a small sphere
  94. pelter
    a thrower of missiles
  95. pelvic
    of or relating to the pelvis
  96. penal
    of or relating to punishment
  97. penalize
    inflict punishment on
  98. penetrable
    admitting of penetration or passage into or through
  99. penetration
    the act of entering into or through something
  100. penicillin
    antibiotic used in the treatment of infections and diseases
  101. penmanship
    beautiful handwriting
  102. pennant
    a flag that usually tapers and is longer than it is wide
  103. penniless
    not having enough money to pay for necessities
  104. penology
    the branch of criminology concerned with prison management
  105. pentagon
    a shape with five angles and five sides
  106. pentagram
    a star with 5 points
  107. pentameter
    a verse line having five metrical feet
  108. pentathlon
    an athletic contest consisting of five different events
  109. pentecostal
    of or relating to or characteristic of any of various Pentecostal religious bodies or their members
  110. perambulate
    walk with no particular goal
  111. per annum
    every year; by the year
  112. percentile
    a value showing how many others are equal to or below a given score
  113. perchance
    through chance
  114. percipient
    characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
  115. percolation
    the slow passage of a liquid through a filtering medium
  116. per diem
    a daily allowance for living expenses
  117. peregrinate
    travel around, through, or over, especially on foot
  118. peregrination
    traveling or wandering around
  119. peregrine
    a powerful falcon formerly used in falconry
  120. peremptorily
    in an imperative and commanding manner
  121. perfection
    the state of being without a flaw or defect
  122. perforce
    by necessity
  123. perfume
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
  124. periodically
    in a sporadic manner
  125. periodic table
    arrangement of chemical elements according to atomic number
  126. periphrasis
    an act of expressing things in an indirect or roundabout way
  127. permafrost
    ground that is permanently frozen
  128. permanence
    property of being able to exist for an indefinite time
  129. permanently
    for a long time without essential change
  130. permeability
    the property of something that can be pervaded by a liquid
  131. permission
    approval to do something
  132. permutation
    a complete change in character or condition
  133. perpetration
    the act of committing a crime
  134. perpetuity
    the property of being seemingly ceaseless
  135. per se
    with respect to its inherent nature
  136. perseverate
    repeat a response after cessation of the original stimulus
  137. persiflage
    light teasing
  138. personalize
    make personal or more personal
  139. persona non grata
    an individual who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
  140. pertinacity
    persistent determination
  141. pertinence
    relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
  142. perversity
    the act of deliberately deviating from what is moral or good
  143. pervious
    admitting of passage or entrance
  144. pesticide
    a chemical used to kill destructive insects or animals
  145. petitioner
    someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right
  146. pet peeve
    an annoyance about which someone frequently complains
  147. petrifying
    paralyzing with terror
  148. phantasmagoria
    a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images
  149. phantasmal
    resembling or characteristic of a phantom
  150. pharisaic
    excessively or hypocritically pious
  151. pharisee
    a self-righteous or sanctimonious person
  152. pharmacist
    a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs
  153. pharmacy
    a retail shop where medications are sold
  154. phenomenally
    to a phenomenal degree
  155. phenomenology
    a philosophical doctrine proposed by Edmund Husserl based on the study of human experience in which considerations of objective reality are not taken into account
  156. phenotype
    observable characteristics produced by genes and environment
  157. philharmonic
    composing or characteristic of an orchestral group
  158. philia
    a positive feeling of liking
  159. philippic
    a speech of violent denunciation
  160. philomath
    a lover of learning
  161. phlegm
    saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages
  162. phloem
    plant tissue that conducts synthesized food substances
  163. phobophobia
    a morbid fear of developing a phobia
  164. phonetics
    the branch of acoustics concerned with speech processes
  165. phonics
    teaching reading by associating letters with their sounds
  166. phonograph
    a machine that plays records
  167. phonology
    the study of the sound system of a given language
  168. phosphorescence
    the emission of light without heat
  169. phosphorescent
    emitting light without appreciable heat
  170. photogenic
    looking attractive in photographs
  171. photographic
    relating to photography or obtained by using photography
  172. phrenology
    study of the shape of the skull to determine character
  173. phylogeny
    evolutionary development of a species or group of organisms
  174. physique
    constitution of the human body
  175. picador
    a horseman who pricks the bull with a lance in a bullfight
  176. picaresque
    (of fiction) involving clever rogues or adventurers
  177. pictograph
    an image or drawing used to represent a word or phrase
  178. pictorial
    pertaining to or consisting of pictures
  179. piddling
    (informal) small and of little importance
  180. piece de resistance
    the outstanding item in a collection
  181. pied-a-terre
    lodging for occasional or secondary use
  182. piedmont
    a gentle slope leading from the base of a mountain to a region of flat land
  183. pied piper
    a leader who entices people to follow
  184. pigeonhole
    a small compartment
  185. pigheaded
    impossibly stubborn
  186. pinafore
    a sleeveless dress resembling an apron
  187. pink slip
    official notice that you have been fired from your job
  188. pinniped
    aquatic carnivorous mammal having a streamlined body specialized for swimming with limbs modified as flippers
  189. pipe down
    become quiet or quieter
  190. pipe dream
    a fantastic but vain hope
  191. pipeline
    gossip spread by spoken communication
  192. pipette
    a tube to measure or transfer precise volumes of liquid
  193. pirate
    someone who robs and plunders at sea
  194. pirouette
    a rapid spin of the body
  195. piscivorous
    feeding on fishes
  196. piston
    mechanical device that has a plunging or thrusting motion
  197. pixilated
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  198. placable
    easily calmed or pacified
  199. placard
    a sign posted in a public place
  200. placeholder
    a person authorized to act for another
  201. placement
    the spatial property of the way in which something is placed
  202. placenta
    the vascular structure in the uterus of most mammals providing oxygen and nutrients for and transferring wastes from the developing fetus
  203. placidity
    a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling
  204. planetarium
    an apparatus or model for representing the solar systems
  205. planetary
    of or relating to a celestial body that orbits around a star
  206. plankton
    aggregate of small organisms that float or drift in water
  207. planning
    an act of formulating a program for a course of action
  208. plasm
    the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended
  209. plaster
    a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water
  210. plate tectonics
    the movement or study of the movement of Earth's crust
  211. plausibility
    apparent validity
  212. play it by ear
    decide on one's actions as one goes along
  213. plea bargain
    (criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more serious charge
  214. pleasing
    giving pleasure and satisfaction
  215. pleasurable
    affording satisfaction or pleasure
  216. pleasure
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
  217. plenipotentiary
    a diplomat with full powers to take action or make decisions
  218. pleonasm
    using more words than necessary
  219. plesiosaurus
    extinct marine reptile with a small head on a long neck a short tail and four paddle-shaped limbs; of the Jurassic and Cretaceous
  220. pliancy
    adaptability of mind or character
  221. ploy
    a maneuver in a game, conversation, or situation
  222. pluperfect
    a perfective tense used to express action completed in the past
  223. pluralistic
    of the doctrine that reality consists of basic substances
  224. pneumatic
    relating to or using air or a similar gas
  225. pneumonic
    relating to or affecting the lungs
  226. poach
    hunt illegally
  227. poacher
    someone who hunts or fishes illegally
  228. podcast
    a digital audio file made available on the internet
  229. poignantly
    in a poignant or touching manner
  230. point
    a distinguishing or individuating characteristic
  231. polecat
    American musteline mammal typically ejecting an intensely malodorous fluid when startled; in some classifications put in a separate subfamily Mephitinae
  232. polemics
    the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
  233. polio
    a viral disease that can cause muscle weakness or paralysis
  234. polish
    make (a surface) shine
  235. politically correct
    exhibiting political correctness
  236. political science
    the study of government of states and other political units
  237. poll
    the counting of votes (as in an election)
  238. pollinate
    fertilize by transferring spores from one plant to another
  239. pollination
    transfer of the fine spores that contain male gametes
  240. pollutant
    waste matter that contaminates the water, air, or soil
  241. poltergeist
    a ghost that creates disorder and noise
  242. polydactyly
    birth defect characterized by the presence of more than the normal number of fingers or toes
  243. polygamous
    having more than one mate at a time
  244. polygonal
    having many sides or relating to a surface marked by polygons
  245. polygraph
    a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration)
  246. polymath
    a person of great and varied learning
  247. polymer
    a naturally occurring or synthetic compound
  248. polynomial
    a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms
  249. polytechnic
    a technical school offering instruction in many industrial arts and applied sciences
  250. pompously
    in an arrogant, vain, or pretentious way
  251. pontoon
    (nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
  252. popinjay
    a vain and talkative person
  253. popularity
    the quality of being widely admired or sought after
  254. populate
    inhabit or live in; be an inhabitant of
  255. populist
    an advocate of democratic principles
  256. populous
    densely filled with inhabitants
  257. porcine
    relating to pigs or swine
  258. porosity
    the property of being able to absorb fluids
  259. portmanteau
    a large travelling bag made of stiff leather
  260. portrayal
    any likeness of a person, in any medium
  261. positively
    in a manner displaying affirmation or certainty
  262. positivity
    the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about
  263. possessed
    influenced by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
  264. posset
    sweet spiced hot milk curdled with ale or beer
  265. possibility
    capability of existing or happening or being true
  266. postlude
    a voluntary played at the end of a religious service
  267. postmark
    a cancellation mark stamped on mail by postal officials
  268. postmaster
    the person in charge of an office for mail delivery
  269. post meridiem
    after noon
  270. postmortem
    occurring or done after death
  271. postpartum
    relating to or happening in the time after giving birth
  272. postponement
    the act of delaying something until a future time
  273. postprandial
    following a meal, especially dinner
  274. potential energy
    energy stored by a body or system by virtue of its position
  275. potentiality
    an aptitude that may be developed
  276. pothole
    a pit or cavity in a road produced by wear or weathering
  277. potluck
    a meal to which guests bring food that is shared by everyone
  278. poultry
    the flesh of domesticated birds raised for food
  279. pour
    cause to run
  280. powwow
    a council of or with Native Americans
  281. practicality
    concerned with actual use rather than theoretical possibilities
  282. pragmatics
    the study of language use
  283. praiseworthy
    worthy of high praise
  284. prandial
    of or relating to a meal
  285. pratfall
    a tumble backward, especially for comic effect
  286. praxis
    translating an idea into action
  287. pray
    address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship
  288. prayer
    reverent petition to a deity
  289. precautionary
    taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
  290. preciosity
    the quality of being fastidious or excessively refined
  291. precipitately
    at breakneck speed
  292. precocity
    intelligence achieved far ahead of normal development
  293. predacious
    hunting and killing other animals for food
  294. predestine
    decree or determine beforehand
  295. predetermined
    set in advance
  296. predictably
    in a predictable manner or to a predictable degree
  297. predictive
    relating to prediction
  298. preferential
    showing favor or partiality
  299. prehistory
    the time during human culture before the written word
  300. preliterate
    not yet having acquired the ability to read and write
  301. premeditation
    planning or plotting in advance of acting
  302. prenatal
    occurring or existing before birth
  303. preordain
    decree or determine beforehand
  304. prepossessing
    creating a favorable impression
  305. presbyopia
    a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45
  306. prescriptive
    pertaining to giving directives or rules
  307. present
    hand over formally
  308. presentable
    fit to be seen
  309. presently
    at this time or period; now
  310. presentment
    an official, written accusation of a crime
  311. preset
    set in advance
  312. presidency
    the office and function of president
  313. president
    the leader of a republic or democracy
  314. presidential
    relating to a president or presidency
  315. pressing
    requiring immediate action or attention
  316. presto
    at a very fast tempo (faster than allegro)
  317. prettify
    make more beautiful
  318. prevarication
    the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
  319. prevaricator
    a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
  320. prevenient
    in anticipation
  321. prevision
    the power to foresee the future
  322. prickle
    a small sharp-pointed tip on a stem or leaf
  323. priest
    a clergyperson in a Christian church
  324. priggish
    exaggeratedly or self-righteously proper
  325. prima
    indicating the most important performer or role
  326. prima facie
    as it seems at first sight
  327. primate
    any mammal of the group including monkeys, apes, and humans
  328. principality
    territory ruled by a prince
  329. privateer
    a ship commissioned to prey on other ships
  330. privatize
    move away from governmental or public ownership or control
  331. probable cause
    (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
  332. pro bono
    done for the public good without compensation
  333. proboscis
    a long flexible snout as of an elephant
  334. proceedings
    (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
  335. processing
    preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
  336. processional
    intended for use in a procession
  337. processor
    someone who processes things
  338. procreate
    produce more individuals of a given animal or plant
  339. procreation
    the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
  340. Procrustean
    enforcing conformity by violent or ruthless means
  341. proctor
    someone who supervises (an examination)
  342. produce
    bring forth or yield
  343. production
    the act or process of making something
  344. profanation
    the act of disrespecting something sacred or holy
  345. proficiently
    in a proficient manner
  346. profiling
    recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people
  347. profiteer
    one who makes excessive money on sales of scarce goods
  348. pro forma
    in a set manner without serious attention
  349. progesterone
    a steroid hormone produced in the ovary
  350. programme
    a series of goals to be accomplished
  351. progressivism
    the political orientation of those who favor progress toward better conditions in government and society
  352. prohibitionist
    a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
  353. prohibitory
    tending to discourage (especially of prices)
  354. prokaryote
    a unicellular organism lacking a membrane-bound nucleus
  355. prolapse
    the slipping or falling out of place of an organ
  356. prolongation
    the act of prolonging something
  357. promissory
    relating to a verbal commitment by one person to another
  358. promotional
    of or relating to serving as publicity
  359. promotive
    tending to further or encourage
  360. prong
    a pointed projection
  361. pronounced
    strongly marked; easily noticeable
  362. pronto
    in a punctual manner
  363. proof
    any evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
  364. prop
    a support placed beneath or against something to hold it up
  365. proscription
    a decree or act that prohibits something
  366. proselyte
    a new convert, especially to a religion
  367. proselytism
    the practice of proselytizing
  368. prospector
    someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
  369. prostate
    a firm muscular gland in males at the neck of the urethra
  370. prosthetic
    of or relating to artificial body parts
  371. prostitute
    someone who engages in sexual contact for money
  372. protagonism
    active support of an idea or cause etc.
  373. protective
    intended or adapted to provide safety of some kind
  374. protector
    a person who cares for persons or property
  375. protectorate
    a state or territory partly controlled by a stronger state
  376. protestant
    expressing opposition through action or words
  377. protestation
    a strong declaration of protest
  378. protester
    someone who participates in a public display of group feeling
  379. protist
    free-living or colonial organisms with diverse nutritional and reproductive modes
  380. proto
    indicating the first or earliest or original
  381. proton
    a stable particle with positive charge
  382. protractor
    drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
  383. protrusion
    something that bulges out or projects from its surroundings
  384. protrusive
    thrusting outward
  385. proud
    feeling self-respect, self-esteem, or self-importance
  386. proudly
    with pride; in a proud manner
  387. proverbially
    in the manner of something that has become a byword
  388. provisionally
    temporarily and conditionally
  389. provocateur
    a secret agent who incites persons to commit illegal acts
  390. provocatively
    in a provocative manner
  391. proximate
    very close in space or time
  392. prudish
    exaggeratedly proper
  393. psalm
    a sacred song used to praise a deity
  394. psalmist
    a composer of sacred songs
  395. psychiatric
    relating to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  396. psycho
    a person afflicted with psychosis
  397. psychoanalysis
    a method for exploring mental phenomena and disorders
  398. psychoanalytic
    of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud
  399. psychoanalyze
    subject to therapeutic treatment for mental disorders
  400. psychosomatic
    used of illness or symptoms resulting from neurosis
  401. puberty
    the time of life when one becomes capable of having children
  402. public
    not private
  403. publicize
    make known to people as a whole
  404. puce
    a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red
  405. pueblo
    a Native American village in the southwestern United States
  406. pugilistic
    of or relating to boxing
  407. pulchritudinous
    having great physical beauty
  408. pule
    cry weakly or softly
  409. pulley
    a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run
  410. pulverization
    the act of grinding to a powder or dust
  411. pumice
    a porous rock formed on the surface of some lavas
  412. punctually
    at the proper time
  413. punic
    tending to betray
  414. punishment
    the act of imposing a penalty
  415. puppeteer
    one who operates dolls or marionettes
  416. purify
    distill or remove contaminants from
  417. purist
    someone who insists on great precision and correctness
  418. puritanical
    of or relating to a certain group of English Protestants
  419. purloin
    make off with belongings of others
  420. purposeful
    serving as or indicating the existence of a goal
  421. purposely
    with intention; in an intentional manner
  422. purulent
    containing pus
  423. pushover
    someone who is easily taken advantage of
  424. put on airs
    act like the master of
  425. putrefaction
    the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
  426. putsch
    a sudden attempt to overthrow the government
  427. puzzler
    a particularly baffling problem
  428. pygmy
    an unusually small individual
  429. pylon
    a large steel tower supporting high-tension power lines
  430. pyrite
    a common mineral that has a pale yellow color
  431. pyromancy
    divination by fire or flames
  432. pyromania
    an uncontrollable desire to set fire to things
  433. pyrotechnic
    of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
  434. pyrrhic
    relating to a victory that is offset by staggering losses
  435. pyx
    any receptacle in which wafers for the Eucharist are kept
  436. periodicity
    the quality of recurring at regular intervals
Created on Sun Dec 16 15:36:47 EST 2012 (updated Wed Mar 23 16:44:42 EDT 2016)

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