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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dismay | consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected |
| Disposition | (n)1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character* 2. An inclination or tendency |
| Dynamic | (adj)characterized by constant change, activity, or progress |
| Eclipse | (n)a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing |
| Emerge | (v) become apparent, important, or prominent |
| Eminent | (adj) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession |
| Engage | (v) 1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention) 2. engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in(a conversation or discussion) 3. (engage in) participate or become involved in* |
| Engross | (v) absorb all the attention or interest of |
| Ethereal | (adj) extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world |
| Evolve | (v) develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form |
| Exploit | (v) 1. make fill use of and derive benefit from* 2. use a situation of person in an unfair or selfish way |
| Facilitate | (v) make an action or process easy or easier |
| Feign | (v) pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury |
| Fleeting | (adj) lasting for a very short time |
| Glaring | (adj) extremely obvious or conspicuous |
| Hardship | (n) severe suffering or deprivation |
| Hurtle | (v) move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner |
| Immerse | (v) involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest* [or] dip or submerge in a liquid |
| Imminent | (adj) about to happen |