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1.In the southern United States,pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for (prosperous) in the New Year.
2.She (shun) publicity since she retired from acting.
3.He determined not to back ;after all,there were so many people in support of him.
4.Patience is one of (important) attributes in a teacher.
5.Mr Meaker was awarded the patent the creation of the elevator door system in 1874.
6.He dedicated his life freeing the world from famine and disease.
7.He didn’t turn up at the party.It was silly of us to keep on (wait) for him.