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1) engaged to be married (betrothed)

2) enjoying, engaged in, competition (competitive)

3) a man to whom a woman is engaged to be married (fiance)

4) a woman to whom a man is engaged to be married (fiancee)

5) a person engaged in a guerrilla war (fighting by small groups of civilians, usually for a political cause) (guerrilla)

6) a person engaged in a lawsuit (litigant)

7) filled with, engaged in, mischief (mischievous)

8) of, engaged in, medicines (pharmaceutical)

9) not connected or associated with a particular person, group, organization etc; independent; not married or engaged to be married (unattached)

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Meaning:
busy

having a lot of work to do

engaged, at work

engrossed

extremely busy with and interested (in an activity, book etc)

preoccupied; attentive to

intent

(of looks) eager; earnest; (of a person) having, showing, serious and constant desire or attention

determined, resolute

rapt

so deep in thought, so carried away by feelings, that one is unaware of other things

absorbed, fascinated

responsible

(of a person) legally or morally having to carry out a duty, care (for a person, thing); involving the obligation to make decisions for others and bear the blame for their mistakes

accountable, in charge

working

concerning a person, machine etc that works; suitable for work; able to be used

active, occupied

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