Lesson 12--Confessions of a miseducated man I. Word study Synonyms 7 occupy absorb v. a to engage or engross wholly engage b to keep busy with take C. to take, use up invade Examples: reside a The workers were occupied in building new houses a He occupies an important position in the Ministry of Education WBTL ELesson 12—Confessions of a Miseducated Man W B T L E 7. occupy absorb engage take invade reside Synonyms Examples: The workers were occupied in building new houses. He occupies an important position in the Ministry of Education. v. a. to engage or engross wholly b. to keep busy with c. to take; use up