Engrossment and Qui vive

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Engrossment noun - A focusing of the mind on something.

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Qui vive is an antonym for engrossment.

Nearby Words: engrossed, engrossing

Qui vive noun - The state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger.

Usage example: an army on the qui vive for enemy attack

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Engrossment is an antonym for qui vive.

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