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Scientific research has disclosed some surprising evidence about this fowl.
Question 1:
Scientific research has disclosed some surprising evidence about this fowl. Supposedly, it was too flabby and*^*....... to fly away when threatened.
A.
indolent
B.
incensed
C.
ignored
D.
ignition
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