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'Deserve' fits the context of believing one is worthy of happiness and joy.

'Oneself' is the reflexive pronoun used when the subject is an indefinite pronoun like 'one'.

'Indulge' means to allow oneself to enjoy or participate in something, often something considered negative in this context.

'Atrophied' refers to the wasting away of body tissue or muscles, typically due to lack of use.

'Enterprising' describes someone having or showing initiative and resourcefulness, which fits rural women starting businesses.

'Empowers' means to give someone the authority or power to do something, which aligns with providing courses to help women run independent enterprises.

'Rave' reviews are highly enthusiastic and positive, which is a common collocation in media contexts.

Innovative is the standard term used to describe new or creative methods, especially in business or technology. Inventive refers to the ability to create, while incentive is a motivation and exponential refers to rapid growth.

Exponential is the correct term to describe a rapid or dramatic increase in a quantity. Extraordinary and exceptional describe quality rather than the rate of growth.

Exceptional is used to describe a talent that is unusually good or remarkable. Inventive describes the act of creating, but exceptional fits better as an adjective for a high level of talent.

An incentive is something that motivates or encourages someone to take action. The other options do not fit the context of a monetary reward or motivator.

Enduring means long-lasting or permanent, which is appropriate for a famous landmark. Transient and ephemeral mean short-lived, which is the opposite of the intended meaning.

A misanthrope is a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society. Philanthrope is the opposite, meaning someone who loves humanity.

The phrase 'every man, woman and child' is treated as a singular subject in this context, requiring the singular verb 'was'.

Ventured implies a bold or daring journey into unknown or difficult territory, which fits the context of exploring deserts and jungles.