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initial(noun, adjective, start, head, beginning)
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entrance(noun, place, start, progress, line)
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first(noun, adjective, order, start, original)
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introductory(adjective, head, beginning, original, basic)
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rent(noun, break, cut, mark, crack)
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slot(noun, break, place, cut, mark)
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space(noun, break, time, event, progress)
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vent(noun, break, cut, open, issue)
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abyss(noun, crack, split, void, hole)
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dawn(noun, cause, start, rise, top)
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door(noun, progress, line, bar, approach)
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flaw(break, crack, split, tear, hole)
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initiation(noun, act, start, top, process)
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outlet(noun, break, place, cut, open)
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split(noun, break, cut, crack, pause)
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vacancy(noun, show, situation, job, chance)
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void(noun, break, cut, want, situation)
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gate(noun, progress, line, approach, course)
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hiatus(noun, break, crack, split, rest)
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inauguration(noun, act, start, top, process)
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