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harassed

troubled, stressed out

come a long way

progressed, developed

coincides

occurs at the same time

rend

tear

fussy

very choosy

delicacies

fine, special food items

exotic

belonging to far - away lands

awe

wonder, amazement

obsessed

totally occupied with one aspect

haggling

bargaining

illuminated

lighted up

halt

to bring to a stop

triump

a victory

rival

to be in competition with

spectators

one who looks on or watches

soar

to fly high