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Unit 1. PSYCHOLOGY

Lesson 1 Differences That Don’t Divide

Word PoS English Definition

analytical adj. related to the use of reasoning

compile v. to collect; to build up

conventional adj. traditional and ordinary; widely accepted

exclusively adv. only

genetics n. the study of genes in plants and animals

inbreeding n. producing children from closely related individuals

interaction n. a situation where two or more people or things communicate with each other

introspective adj. quiet and thoughtful

mutation n. an error or change in a gene

nurturing adj. helping someone or something grow or develop

outgoing adj. friendly and socially confident

perceive v. to think of something in a particular way

physiological adj. related to the functioning of the body

adj.
prior to before a particular time or event
phr.

retain v. to keep or continue to have something

ultimately adv. in the end; at the most basic level

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Unit 1. PSYCHOLOGY

Lesson 2 Should You Swipe?

Word PoS English Definition

addictive adj. having a strong and often harmful quality that makes people dependent

approach n. a way of considering or doing something

behavior n. the way a person or animal acts with others

committed adj. loyal and willing to give your time and energy to something that you believe in

couple n. two people who are married or in a romantic relationship

disposable adj. intended to be thrown away after use

ego n. the opinion that you have about yourself or your self-importance

factor n. a fact or situation that influences the result of something

frustrated adj. very upset because of being unable to do something

mental adj. relating to the mind

process n. a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result

the feeling that someone does not give you the love or attention you were
rejection n.
expecting

self-esteem n. a feeling of confidence in one’s abilities or self

shortcut n. a quicker or easier way to do something or get somewhere

superficial adj. only concerned with outward appearance; not deep or meaningful

swipe v. to move one’s finger across a touchscreen to activate a function

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Unit 2. BUSINESS

Lesson 1 The Business of Sharing

Word PoS English Definition

ambiguous adj. having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally

coincidence n. chance or luck

compensation n. the payment and other benefits that an employee receives for doing their job

evolve v. to change or develop gradually

facilitate v. to make something possible or easier

fluid adj. easily subject to change or movement

gig n. a temporary job, usually for a specified time

leverage v. to use something to increase the power and effectiveness of something else

having, reflecting, or being compatible with the most common attitudes and
mainstream adj.
values of a society or group

ownership n. the state of having legal or rightful title to something

participant n. a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity

platform n. an application or website that serves as a base for providing a service

rigid adj. not able to be changed

stability n. the state of being firmly fixed or not likely to move or change

an action involving an exchange or transfer of goods, services, or funds between

transaction n.
two or more parties that directly affect or influence each other
a word, name, or phrase that groups other words, names, or phrases into a single,
umbrella term n.
common category

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Unit 2. BUSINESS

Lesson 2 The Freedom to Work

Word PoS English Definition

corporate adj. relating to a large company

distinction n. a difference between two similar things

downside n. a drawback or disadvantage

eventual adj. happening later or at the end, especially after a lot of effort, problems, etc.

hazardous adj. dangerous

human capital n. employees and all their knowledge, skills, etc. that make them valuable

indicative adj. being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen

labor n. work; effort

likewise adv. in the same way

mutually adv. felt or done by two or more people or groups in the same way

representation n. a person or group that speaks or acts for or in support of another person or group

scenario n. a description of possible actions or events

subtle adj. hard to notice or see

vice versa adv. used to say that the opposite of a statement is also true

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Unit 3. SOCIOLOGY

Lesson 1 People over Profits

Word PoS English Definition

administration n. the act or process of managing or dealing with a business activity

automated adj. done by a machine automatically or without needing to be controlled

a reduction of the supply of money in an economy, and therefore a reduction

deflation n.
of economic activity

destitution n. a state of being extremely poor

fund v. to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization

implement v. to start using a plan or system

the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a
infrastructure n.
country or organization uses in order to work effectively

inspection n. the act of checking or testing something carefully against established standards

a set of ideas or a plan of what to do that has been agreed to officially by a

policy n.
group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party

prosperous adj. wealthy and successful

phrasal
regardless of despite; without being stopped or affected by something
adv.

regulation n. an official rule or the act of controlling something

slip through to not be noticed or dealt with by a system; to not receive needed attention or
idiom
the cracks help

socioeconomic adj. related to or involving the interaction of social and economic factors

help given by the state to people who need it, especially because they do not
welfare n.
have enough money

workplace n. the office, factory, etc. where people work

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Unit 3. SOCIOLOGY

Lesson 2 Hold Out on Handouts

Word PoS English Definition

help, especially money or resources that are given to people, countries, etc. when
assistance n.
they have experienced a difficult situation

civil adj. of or relating to ordinary citizens

having the right to do something or receive something by meeting specific

eligibility n.
requirements

equivalent adj. having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc.

abbreviation of “gross domestic product,” which is the value of all goods and
GDP n.
services produced in a country

glitter v. to shine brightly

healthcare n. an organized system to provide medical care to people or groups

incentive n. something that encourages a person to do something

insecurity n. the state of being open to danger or threat; lack of protection

nonpartisan adj. not supporting a particular political group over others

obstacle n. something that makes doing something more difficult

believing or expressing the belief that there should be great or extreme social or
radical adj.
political change

restriction n. an official limit on something

subsidize v. to pay part of the cost of something

sustainable adj. able to continue over a period of time

theory n. an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something

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Unit 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Lesson 1 How Do You Like Me Now?

Word PoS English Definition

concentrate v. to direct one’s attention or efforts towards a particular activity

criteria n. conditions or facts used as a standard by which something can be judged or defined

cyberbullying n. the activity of using the internet to harm or frighten another person

depressed adj. unhappy and without hope

disorder n. an illness or condition that interferes with normal physical or mental functions

exhibit v. to show or display something outwardly for others to see

mood swing n. a sudden change in mood that is hard to explain

neurotransmit
n. a chemical that carries messages between parts of the brain called neurons
ter
a fact or situation that exists or happens, especially one whose cause or explanation
phenomenon n.
is in question

preceding adj. existing or happening before someone or something

pursue v. to try to gain; to seek

adj.
reliant on needing a particular thing or person in order to continue or succeed
phr.

rush n. (informal) a sudden thrill; an intense feeling of excitement

stressor n. something that causes great worry or emotional difficulty

the feeling that other people approve of and accept you, or something that gives
validation n.
you this feeling
the unpleasant physical and mental effects that result when you stop doing or taking
withdrawal n.
something (such as a drug) that has become a habit

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Unit 4. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Lesson 2 Healthy Screen Time

Word PoS English Definition

aware adj. knowing that something exists or is true

relating to or consisting of two things, in which everything is either one thing or

binary n.
the other

bond v. to develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone

the situation within which something exists or happens and which can help
context n.
explain it

creativity n. the ability to produce or use original and unusual ideas

making richer by the addition or increase of some desirable quality, attribute, or

enriching adj.
ingredient

ensure v. to make something certain to happen

excess adj. more than is acceptable, expected, or reasonable

intertwined adj. twisted together or closely connected so as to be difficult to separate

link v. to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas

log v. to manage to do or get a particular number or amount of something

outcome n. the result or effect of an action, situation, etc.

to change the meaning of something or to make people think about something in

redefine v.
a new or different way

silver lining n. an advantage that comes from a difficult or unpleasant situation

turn
(something) idiom to completely change something or make people think in a new way about it
on its head

unavoidable adj. impossible to avoid

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Unit 5. SOCIOLOGY

Lesson 1 How Do We Choose Our Friends?

Word PoS English Definition

acquaintance n. someone who you know but do not know well

ally n. a person or group that agrees to defend another person or group

complex adj. difficult to understand or find an answer to because of having many different parts

cultivate v. to try and make (something) grow

empathize v. to understand and share another’s feelings

genuine adj. real; true

groom v. to clean and maintain

an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet
hypothesis n.
been proved

inclined adj. likely or wanting to do something

noble adj. having good moral qualities and behavior

obvious adj. easy to see, recognize, or understand

proximity n. nearness

in a way that happens, is done, or is chosen by chance rather than according to a

randomly adv.
plan

resident n. a person who lives or has their home in a place

seek v. to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object

status n. an accepted or official position or rank, especially in a social group

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Unit 5. SOCIOLOGY

Lesson 2 Cutting Your Losses

Word PoS English Definition

unofficial rules about what should not be done; limits that define acceptable
boundaries n.
behavior

by default idiom happening through lack of action or lack of alternatives rather than by choice

constructive adj. useful or beneficial and likely or intended to make things better

determine v. to decide something especially because of evidence or facts

explicitly adv. in a way that is clear and exact

formula n. a standard or accepted way of doing or making something

forming the base, from which everything else develops; more important than
fundamental adj.
anything else
information intended to advise people on how something should be done or
guideline n.
what something should be

imply v. to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly

inflexible adj. fixed and unable or unwilling to change

principle n. a basic idea or rule that explains or controls how something happens or works

a brief popular saying that advises about how people should live or that
proverb n.
expresses a belief that is generally thought to be true

ridicule v. to laugh at or make fun of someone in an unkind way

wisely adv. based on good reasoning or information; showing good sense or judgment

worthy adj. good and deserving respect, praise, or attention

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Unit 6. MARKETING

Lesson 1 Profits or the Planet

Word PoS English Definition

a feeling or opinion about something or a way of behaving that is caused by

attitude n.
this

concept a. a principle or idea

consumer n. someone who buys goods or services for personal use

demotivating adj. making someone less pleased with doing work or a task

emissions n. something that is sent out or emitted, such as gas or energy

ethically adv. in a way that is morally right or that relates to moral principles

the way that organizations or countries are managed at the highest level and
governance n.
the systems for doing this

initiative n. a plan or process to achieve something or solve problems

investor n. a person who puts money into something in order to make a profit

usually used negatively: the language used by a particular group of people for
jargon n.
certain activities

milestone n. an important point or step in a project, process, or development

obesity n. the condition of being extremely fat to the point of danger to one’s health

quantifiable adj. able to be measured

recover v. to get back something lost or spent

a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, or

strategy n.
business

wasteful adj. using or taking more of something than is needed, causing it to be wasted

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Unit 6. MARKETING

Lesson 2 Invest in Ethics

Word PoS English Definition

the final line in the accounts of a company or organization that states its total
bottom line n.
profit or loss
a strong wish to continuously get more of something, especially food or
greed n.
money
a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation
impact n.
or person

innovative adj. new and different; using new ideas or methods

interpretation n. an explanation or opinion of what something means or is

measurable adj. able to be measured to discover its exact size, amount, etc.

mentality n. a person’s particular way of thinking about things

the action of describing or explaining something in such a simple way that it is

oversimplification n.
no longer correct or true
measurements of the quality or success of things or of particular features they
ratings n.
have, especially when compared with other things of the same type
able to survive, be successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has
resilient adj.
happened

societal adj. relating to or involving a large group of people who live together

trace v. to find the origin of something

transparency n. the quality of being done openly: without secrets

a general direction of change; a way of behaving that is becoming more

trend n.
common

vary v. to differ from something else of the same general type

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Unit 7. EDUCATION

Lesson 1 E-Learning: A Window of Opportunity

Word PoS English Definition

accessible adj. able to be reached or easily gotten

albeit conj. although

alternative n. one of two or more things to be chosen

a discussion of a subject between multiple people in which they express different

debate n.
opinions

engaging adj. tending to please and interest people; appealing

outgoing, energetic, and preferring to spend time with other people rather than
extroverted adj.
alone

generation n. a group of individuals about the same age living within a society

integrate v. to combine two or more things in order to become more effective

shy, quiet, and preferring to spend time alone rather than often being with other
introverted adj.
people

metric n. a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity

pandemic n. a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time

personalized adj. used to describe an item that has been made for a particular person

proceed v. to continue as planned

retention n. the ability to keep or continue having something

the act of making something, especially a product or service, available for the first
rollout n.
time

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Unit 7. EDUCATION

Lesson 2 No Replacement for the Classroom

Word PoS English Definition

analyze v. to study something in a systematic and careful way

associated adj. connected or related

attribute v. to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing

cognitive adj. related to thinking or conscious mental processes

contact n. the fact of two people or things touching each other

distraction n. something that makes you stop giving your attention to something else

effectiveness n. the degree to which something works or is successful at its intended job

efficacy n. the ability of something to produce the intended result

focus n. careful and directed attention

format n. the way in which something is shown or arranged

isolation n. the condition of being alone, especially when this makes you feel unhappy

monitor v. to watch, keep track of, or check usually for a special purpose

not all that it’s

idiom disappointing; not as good as expected
cracked up to be

productivity n. the rate at which a person, company, or country does useful work

task n. a piece of work to be done

without anyone watching to make sure that nothing dangerous or wrong is

unsupervised adj.
happening

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Unit 8. CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lesson 1 Crime and Punishment

Word PoS English Definition

activist n. someone who tries to cause social or political change

authority n. a person or organization with power or control in a particular area of activity

consistently adv. in a way that does not change

to make someone less likely to do something or to make something less likely to

deter v.
happen

enforce v. to cause a law or rule to be obeyed

fairness n. treatment of everyone in the same way, so that no one has an advantage

go on strike idiom to stop working to force an employer to comply with demands

impose v. to force someone to accept something

inflict v. to make someone suffer by doing something unpleasant to them

instinct n. the way someone naturally reacts or behaves, without having to think about it

loot v. to steal from shops and houses during a war or period of fighting

mechanism n. a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system

remove v. to get rid of

restore v. to put or bring back into existence or use

restrain v. to control one’s actions or behavior

violate v. to not obey a law, rule, or agreement

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Unit 8. CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Lesson 2 Second Chances

Word PoS English Definition

code n. a system of principles or rules

facilities n. the buildings, equipment, and services provided for a particular purpose

incarceration n. keeping one in a jail or prison

instance n. a particular situation, event, or fact

institution n. a building where people are sent to be cared for, especially hospitals or prisons

juvenile adj. of or relating to young people

legal adj. relating to the law

mediation n. indirect communication through an intermediary

perspective n. a particular way of considering something

recidivism n. the act of continuing to commit crimes even after having been punished

rehabilitation n. the process of returning to a healthy or good way of life

series n. a number of events of the same class happening in temporal succession

stigma n. a mark of shame or discredit

an ethnic, regional, economic, or social group exhibiting patterns of behavior that

subculture n.
distinguish it from others within a culture or society

unique adj. being the only existing one of its kind

wrongdoing n. evil or improper behavior or action

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Unit 9. ENGINEERING

Lesson 1 Automation: Here to Help

Word PoS English Definition

advocate n. someone who publicly supports something

appliance n. a device or machine that is used in the home

the use of machines and computers that can operate without needing human
automation n.
control

differentiate v. to show or find the difference between things that are compared

an aircraft that does not have a pilot but is controlled by someone on the
drone n.
ground or by a computer program

embodied AI n. artificial intelligence that exists as or works with a physical object

invisible adj. impossible to see

machine the field in which computers learn to change what they do without humans
n.
learning giving them instructions

nevertheless adv. despite what has just been said or referred to

precise adj. exact and accurate

to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of
predict v.
knowledge or experience

self-driving adj. used to refer to a vehicle that drives itself

simplify v. to make something less complicated and therefore easier to do or understand

take a back seat idiom to choose not to be in a position of responsibility in an organization or activity

transform v. to change completely, usually in a good way

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Unit 9. ENGINEERING

Lesson 2 The Real Cost of AI

Word PoS English Definition

capability n. the ability or power to do something

compound n. a substance formed by the chemical union of two or more ingredients

decimate v. to cause great destruction or harm

dictator n. a ruler with total power over a country and its people, typically by force

the removal of someone or something by someone or something else which takes

displacement n.
their place

immortal adj. not able to die

maintenance n. the work needed to keep a road, building, machine, etc. in good condition

maximize v. to make something as great in amount, size, or importance as possible

minimize v. to reduce something to the least possible level or amount

relocate v. to leave an old location and move to be based in a new location

solely adv. only; not involving anyone or anything else

state-of-the-
adj. using the newest ideas, designs, and materials
art

upheaval n. extreme, radical, and sudden change and disorder

whereas conj. compared with the fact that; but

worsen v. to become worse

yield v. to produce or provide something

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Unit 10. HEALTH

Lesson 1 The Real Cost of Lost Sleep

Word PoS English Definition

chronic adj. happening continuously over a long period of time

to fall or lose structure suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or

collapse v.
support

contributor n. a reason for why something happens

deprivation n. a state in which you’ve gone a long time without something

diminish v. to reduce or be reduced in size or importance

drowsy adj. sleepy; half-asleep

emphasize v. to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to

error n. a mistake

hormone n. a product of the body that is used to produce specific effects on the cells

immune system n. the system that protects the body from disease

insufficient adj. not enough in amount, strength, or quality; less than is needed

overwork n. too much work

to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you put it
prioritize v.
first
a formal plan of activities or tasks and the times or dates when they are
schedule n.
intended to happen

syndrome n. a group of symptoms that happen together and characterize an illness

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Unit 10. HEALTH

Lesson 2 Burnout Syndrome

Word PoS English Definition

relating to schools, colleges, and universities, or connected with studying and

academic adj.
thinking

behavioral adj. relating to behavior; the way people act and the things they do

consequently adv. as a result

contemporary adj. existing or happening now

believing that the world is not a good place and that other people only care
cynical adj.
about themselves
not showing emotional involvement or interest; feeling separate from other
detached adj.
people
adj.
exposed (to) introduced to or made vulnerable to (something damaging)
phr.

invincible adj. impossible to defeat

meditation n. the act of focusing on one thing or nothing to become calm and relaxed

not expecting good things, or likely to consider only the bad side of a
negative adj.
situation

overwhelming adj. very strong and difficult to deal with

procrastination n. the act of delaying something that must be done

prolonged adj. lasting for a long time

prospect n. the possibility of being successful

revenue n. the total income produced by a given source

temporarily adv. during a limited time; not permanently

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Unit 11. CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Lesson 1 Food for Thought

Word PoS English Definition

adolescence n. the stage of development between early childhood and before adulthood

aggression n. hostile, hurtful, or destructive behavior typically caused by frustration

consumption n. the amount used or eaten

devote v. to use a particular amount of time or energy doing something

engage in ph. v. to take part in something

exemplify v. to show or illustrate by example

finding n. the results of an investigation, examination, or controlled study

the number, proportion, or percentage of times something happens in a given

frequency n.
amount of time
something said or done as a symbol or token for its effect on the attitudes of
gesture n.
others

guaranteed adj. certain to succeed, work, or be true

insignificant adj. small or not noticeable, and therefore not considered important

a book that gives you practical instructions on how to do something or how to use
manual n.
something, such as a machine

method n. a particular way of doing something

odds n. the probability that a particular thing will or will not happen

outlet n. a means of release or satisfaction for emotions or impulses

similarly adv. in a similar way

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Unit 11. CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

Lesson 2 Participation Trophies

Word PoS English Definition

adjust v. to become more familiar with a new situation

coddled adj. treated in an overly protected way

encounter v. to experience something, especially something unexpected or unpleasant

entitlement n. the belief that you deserve privileges or special treatment

hover v. to stay in close contact; to closely watch over someone or something

hurdle n. a barrier or obstacle that makes it difficult to achieve a goal

inflated adj. expanded to an unreasonable or justifiable amount

mediocre adj. not very good; of average quality

motivate v. to make someone want to do something well

potential n. someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed

proportional adj. changing at the same rate, so that the relationship between them does not change

specifically adv. relating to one thing and not others; particularly

phr.
sum up to neatly describe the main matters people should consider
v

triumph v. to be successful; to achieve victory

undertake v. to take it upon oneself to do something

worthless adj. of no use or value

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Unit 12. ETHICS

Lesson 1 Plant-Powered Living

Word PoS English Definition

a substance in the body that protects cells from damage caused by free radicals
antioxidant n.
(unstable molecules)
a type of fat in your body that can cause heart disease if you have too much of
cholesterol n.
it

complement n. a number of people or things that completes something or makes it better

conduct v. to organize and perform a particular activity

derive v. to get something from something else

diversity n. the quality of state of having many different forms, types, etc.

exclude v. to intentionally not include something

malnourished adj. not having enough food or enough healthy food

a substance that an animal needs to eat or a plant needs from the soil in order
nutrient n.
to live and grow

nutrition n. eating the right kinds of foods to promote growth and health

poultry n. birds kept for eggs or meat

(of food) having had some sort of chemical or industrial treatment in order to
processed adj.
cook it, preserve it, or improve its taste or appearance
a substance found in foods such as eggs, milk, and meat that is important to the
protein n.
human diet

straightforward adj. easy to understand; simple

supplement n. something that is added to something else in order to make it complete

tissue n. the material that animals and plants are made of

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Unit 12. ETHICS

Lesson 2 Nature’s Food Chain

Word PoS English Definition

abandon v. to stop doing something; to give up completely

acclaimed adj. highly praised

apparently adv. according to what seems to be true or what is likely, based on what you know

carnivorous adj feeding on animals

free-range adj. (of livestock) kept in natural conditions with freedom of movement

genetically adj. in a way that relates to genes

to recognize or be able to name someone or something, or to prove who or what

identify v.
someone or something is

livestock n. farm animals kept for use and profit

logical adj. using reason

modify v. to change something, usually to improve it or make it more useful

objective adj. based on real facts and not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings

omnivore n. an animal that uses both plants and animals for food

organism n. a living being

pesticide n. a chemical used to kill harmful insects, wild plants, and other unwanted organisms

reveal v. to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret

undeniable adj. plainly true

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