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Lad that is treated right may become perfect (5)

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ideal

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'perfect' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for ideal that I've seen before include "Perfect for the purpose" , "An - - Husband (Wilde)" , "fanciful" , "In her dreams" , "Most suitable" .)

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