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PACER

1. A pilcrow (PILL-crow) is most likely used by:
   oyster-eaters
   proofreaders
   witch-doctors
   test proctors

2. You’d most likely find an aglet (AGG-lit):
   on your shoelace
   on a golf scorecard
   atop a pine tree
   on a breakfast plate

3. A conundrum (kuh-NUN-drum) is:
   a barbarian
   a mystery
   an oil barrel
   a musical intrument

4. What would you most likely do with an emollient (ee-MOLLY-unt)?
   trump it with an ace
   rub it on your face
   bribe a crooked pol
   wrap it around a doll

5. The phrase “no robustas” (ro-BUS-tuh) would most likely be seen:
   in a weight-loss ad
   on a gift for a grad
   on a coffee-bean bag
   on a boy-scout-troop flag

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