| A | B |
|---|
| devoid | entirely lacking or free from |
| diffuse | spread out over a large area; not concentrated |
| differentiate | 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 |
| digress | leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing |
| diminish | make or become less |
| (dis)inclined | willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined: unwilling or negative about something) |
| dismay | consternation and distress, typically that caused by something unexpected |
| disposition | 1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character* 2. an inclination or tendency |
| dynamic | characterized by constant change, activity, or progress |
| eclipse | a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to another person or thing |
| emerge | become apparent, important, or prominent |
| eminent | famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession |
| engage | 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 | absorb all the attention or interest of |
| exploit | 1. make full use of and derive benefit from* 2. use a situation or person in an unfair or selfish way |
| facilitate | make an action or process easy or easier |
| feign | pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury |
| fleeting | lasting for a very short time |
| glaring | extremely obvious or conspicuous |
| hardship | severe suffering or deprivation |
| hurtle | move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in an uncontrolled manner |
| immerse | involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest* [or] dip or submerge in a liquid |
| imminent | about to happen |
| (im)mobile | able to move or be moved freely or easily (immobile: not able to be moved) |
| impervious | unable to be affected by |
