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impending

(adj., part.) about to happen, hanging over in a menacing way

longevity

(n.) long life, long duration, length of life

sequester

(v.) to set apart, separate for a special purpose; to take possession of and hold in custody

credulous

believing on slight evidence, gullible

dismal

causing gloom or misery

emerge

come out into view, as from concealment

ambiguous

open to more than one interpretation

impertinent

rude and disrespectful

destination

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

subsidy

A government payment that supports a business or market

pertinent

having to do with the subject at hand; relevant