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rappel bolting
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rapscallion
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rapture of the deep
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rapt

rapt [ rapt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. completely engrossed: involved in, fascinated by, or concentrating on something to the exclusion of everything else
staring with rapt attention at the speaker

2. blissfully happy: showing or suggesting deep emotions of joy or ecstasy

[14th century. < Latin raptus, past participle of rapere "seize"]

rapt·ly adverb
rapt·ness noun
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