Absorb ) This material absorbs water 2) History is a subject that absorbs her 3)The artist was so absorbed in her work that she didn't't hear her visitor enter the room 4) Time passes quickly when you are absorbed in reading a good book Consistent 1) He was consistent in arriving late 2) The second statement is not consistent with the first one Committed meaning: spending time or energy on sth / giving attention to 1)He is very committed to the cause of language teachingAbsorb 1) This material absorbs water. 2) History is a subject that absorbs her. 3) The artist was so absorbed in her work that she didn't’t hear her visitor enter the room. 4) Time passes quickly when you are absorbed in reading a good book. Consistent 1) He was consistent in arriving late. 2) The second statement is not consistent with the first one. Committed meaning: spending time or energy on sth./ giving attention to 1) He is very committed to the cause of language teaching