PARADOX

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Paradise

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question

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puzzle

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challenge

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energetic (Adjective) : having a lot of energy and enthusiasm
paradox (Noun) : a person, thing or situation that has two opposite features and therefore seems strange, a statement con- taining two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible
seems strange, a statement con- taining two opposite ideas that make it seem impossible
question (Noun) : a sentence, phrase or word that asks for in- formation
challenge (Noun) : a new or dif- ficult task that tests somebody.s ability and skill
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