In the text, the word ‘hoax’ (l. 07) is closest in meaning to: 

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The Century-Long Search for the Loch* Ness Monster 


(Available at: www.bbc.com/culture/article/20251002-the-century-long-search-for-the-loch-ness-monster – 
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*Loch: in Scotland, a lake or inlet of the sea or ocean. 
(Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-portuguese/loch)   
*Eel: a snake-like water creature. 
(Available at: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english-portuguese/eel)
In the text, the word ‘hoax’ (l. 07) is closest in meaning to: 
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