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Fill in the blank with the word given in option. The ______warriors of the Spartan Army marched into battle against a powerful enemy.

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Fill in the blank with the word given in option.

The ______warriors of the Spartan Army marched into battle against a powerful enemy.

Options

  • profound

  • amusement

  • confidence

  • agony

  • solace

  • intrepid

  • disfigured

  • perforated

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Solution

The intrepid warriors of the Spartan Army marched into battle against a powerful enemy.

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