chapter 9

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  1. pernicious
    exceedingly harmful
  2. cognitive
    relating to or involving the mental process of knowing
  3. methodically
    in a methodical manner
  4. counterintuitive
    contrary to what common sense would suggest
  5. retention
    the act of keeping something
  6. parochial
    relating to or supported by or located in a parish
  7. desultory
    marked by lack of definite plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
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