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Vicarious

/vaɪˈkɛriəs/
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(adj) Delegated.

Tom began to show symptoms of vicarious trauma from his work with refugees.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She enjoyed a ____ pleasure through her daughter's success, as she had always wanted to be a professional dancer today.

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