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eminent:

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adjective; famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

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engage:

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verb; 1.) occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention) 2.) (engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in (a conversation/discussion) 3.)(engage in) participate or become involved in

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engross:

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verb; absorb all the attention or interest of

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ethereal:

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adjective; extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

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evolve:

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verb; develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

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exploit:

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verb; 1.) make full use of and derive benefit from 2.) use a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way

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facilitate:

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verb; make an action or process easy/easier

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feign:

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verb; pretend to be affected by a feeling, state or injury

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fleeting:

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adjective; lasting for a very short time

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glaring:

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adjective; extremely obvious or conspicuous

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hardship:

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noun; severe suffering or deprivation

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hurtle:

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verb; move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner

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immerse:

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verb; involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest [or] dip/submerge in a liquid

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imminent:

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adjective; about to happen

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(im)mobile

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adjective; able to move or be moved freely or easily (immobile- not able to be moved)

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