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Can you figure out which well-known oxymorons these words translate to?
Ex) Initial facsimile = original copy

1) Latest ritual
2) Average huge
3) Juvenile grown-up
4) Factual deceptions
5) Unwell fitness


Solution:

1) New tradition
2) Medium large
3) Young adult
4) True lies
5) Ill health

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