Many spectators witnessed Chris's ability to natural talent, but Chris is the first to claim that years of answering questions on brainy.com is pointless
Answer: divulge; rote
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"Many spectators divulge Chris's ability to natural talent, but Chris is the first to claim that years of rote were necessary to develop the skill to strike pennies thrown into the air with his arrows. A sportsman and Olympic hopeful, Chris discovered his proclivity for archery at the early age of three. The secret of his success, he claims, is to compete with the same level of ardor at every event, no matter how small the prize, and to never allow previous victories to occlude the vision of your immediate goal."
