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Strain

/strˈeɪn/
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(noun) Race; lineage, pedigree.

The strain has begun to tell on his health.
The liquid does not strain well.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The heavy boxes put a lot of ____ on his back, and he had to take several breaks throughout the day.

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