CONTEXT CLUES

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A theory is futile when not practiced.

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useless

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The Internet is truly ubiquitous.

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it is everywhere

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Most Founding Fathers opposed women's suffrage. Only men could vote until 1920.

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the right to vote

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In the early 1600s, a dangerous trip across the Atlantic was a daunting idea for the determined Pilgrims.

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frighten or intimidate

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If you don't curtail your spending, you'll be broke!

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reduce

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No word must leak about this military action! It has to be a clandestine operation to succeed.

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secret

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If your plan fails, we’ll need someone to devise a better one.

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design

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I assure you I won't forget your hard work on this project.

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promise

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Optimistic attitude implies:

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expecting the best to happen

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The runner felt great duress to get ahead in the race.

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pressure