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probative
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2
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2
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2
safeguard(verb, get, force, show, drive)
2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
tar(noun, mariner, sailor)
2
testing(adjective, tentative, experimental, probationary, investigative)
2
train(verb, control, set, mean, show)
2
trial-and-error(adjective, new, trial, untried, tentative)
2
work(verb, go, keep, run, manage)
1
exploratory(adjective, new, opening, trial, basic)
1
preliminary(adjective, new, opening, trial, basic)
1
administrate(verb, run, direct, rule, lead)
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