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Incipient means in an initial stage or beginning to happen. It is commonly used to describe the early stages of a condition like tooth decay. Incarnate means embodied in flesh, and inane means silly or stupid.

Expediency refers to the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral. This fits perfectly in contrast with "ethical consideration." Equanimity means mental calmness, and equilibrium means a state of physical balance.

Enraptured means to be filled with great pleasure or delight, which is a logical reaction to a beautiful mountain view. Enraged means very angry, and enlightened means having greater knowledge. While a view can be enriching, enraptured is the most common and fitting adjective for an emotional response to beauty.

Impassioned means filled with or showing great emotion. A plea for mercy is naturally emotional, making this the correct choice. Impassive means showing no emotion, which is the opposite of what is expected in a plea for mercy.

Mortification refers to a feeling of humiliation or shame. Being criticized in front of junior colleagues would cause such a feeling. Mollification means the act of appeasing someone, which does not fit the context.

Immature is the standard term for someone who behaves in a way that is not as advanced or mature as expected for their age. Premature means occurring before the proper time, and unmature is not a standard English word.

The adjective 'niggling' means causing slight, persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry, which is the standard collocation when describing a minor sports or team captain injury.

Perquisites (often shortened to perks) are benefits or privileges that come with a job, such as a company car. Prerequisites are things that are required as a prior condition. While benefits is a general term, perquisites is the more specific and formal term for these types of job-related extras.

Slime refers to a thick, slippery substance that accumulates on unwashed surfaces, making it the most appropriate word for describing a coating on an unwashed sink. A slew means a large number, slink means to move stealthily, and sledge is a vehicle.

at a point within an area or a space

In a line that follows the side of the something long

Used to indicate point of time.

used to show the person or thing that is effected by an action

In the middle of or during something

Under something