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in • i • tia • tive n., action of taking the first step or move. I took the initiative by asking the first question.

im • per • son • ate v., represent; act like. Chad impersonates Elvis at parties.

scorn n., extreme contempt or dislike for someone or something. Todd does notice the scorns of people who dislike him.

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e • ter • ni • ty n., long period of time that seems endless. I had to wait what seemed like an eternity for my bus.

hal • lu • ci • nate v., experience sights or sounds that are not actually present. Sometimes patients who are heavily medicated will hallucinate.

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hov • er v., stay suspended in the air near one place. The eagle was hovering over its victim.