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Given below is an interesting combination of words. Explain why they have been used together.

eternal brilliance

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eternal brilliance- eternal refers to something that is timeless. Thus, eternal brilliance refers to the timeless luster and shine of the jewels and valuables of the king.

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पाठ 3.1: Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues - Working with words [पृष्ठ २९]

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पाठ 3.1 Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues
Working with words | Q 1.08 | पृष्ठ २९

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