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Even though singing of ballads is no longer $lucrative$ the Bhopas of Rajasthan continue to sing them in order to cherish the memory of their royal warriors.

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EMBEZZLE

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Traffic being what it is, it is $lamentable$ that our roads are unable to take the load.

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Incipient

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Relinquish

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STERILE