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Fate

/fˈeɪt/
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(noun) The presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.

A terrible fate awaited him.
It is no use quarreling with fate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some people believe in ____, while others think that we are completely in control of our own lives.

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