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initial(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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initiatory(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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introductory(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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laboratory(adjective, trial, experiment)
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momentary(adjective, trial, experiment)
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opening(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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original(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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pilot(adjective, trial, experiment)
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precursory(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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prefatory(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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prelusive(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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preparative(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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prior(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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probationary(adjective, trial, experiment)
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proemial(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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rudimentary(adjective, start, beginning, introduction)
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speculative(adjective, trial, experiment)
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temporary(adjective, trial, experiment)
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tentative(adjective, trial, experiment)
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trial-and-error(adjective, trial, experiment)
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