Chapter 10 Section 1,section 2,section 3,section 4

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devoid

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entirely lacking or free from

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differentiate

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1. recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something)different* 2. (differentiate between) identify differences between(two or more things or people) 3. make (someone or something)appear different or distinct 4. make or become different in theprocess of growth or development

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diffuse

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spread out over a large area; not concentrated

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digress

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leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

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diminish

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make or become less

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discrepancy

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a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

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(dis)inclined

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willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined: unwilling or negative about something)

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dismay

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consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected

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disposition

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1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character* 2. an inclination or tendency

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dynamic

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characterized by constant change, activity, or progress

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eclipse

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a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing

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emerge

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become apparent, important, or prominent

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eminent

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famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

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engage

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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*

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engross

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absorb all the attention or interest of

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ethereal

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

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evolve

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

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exploit

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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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make an action or process easy or easier

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feign

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

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fleeting

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lasting for a very short time

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glaring

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extremely obvious or conspicuous

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hardship

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severe suffering or deprivation

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hurtle

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

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immerse

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involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest* [or] dip or submerge in a liquid

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imminent

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about to happen

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(im)mobile

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able to move or be moved freely or easily (immobile: not able to be moved)

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impervious

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unable to be affected by

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incendiary

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1. tending to stir up conflict* 2. designed to cause fires

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incompetent

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not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully

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(in)conceivable

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capable of being imagined or grasped mentally (inconceivable: not capable of being imagined)

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(in)dissoluble

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able to be dissolved, loosened, or disconnected (indissoluble: solid, not able to be broken apart)

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inevitable

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certain to happen; unavoidable