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$STRINGENT$

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$PRESTIGE$

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All the characters in this novel are $fictitious$.

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$GERMANE$

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$MOROSE$

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When he could not endure the cruel ragging any longer,the new recruit bravely $stood\, up\, to$ all his bullying seniors.