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प्रश्न
What does Margot like the most - the sun or the rain?
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उत्तर
The sun is liked the most by Margot.
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| callous | unperturbed |
| well-known | gardener |
| reminder | zealous service |
| Remember Caesar | assassination |
| shut | convinced |
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