alleviate: make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
corrode: destroy or damage (metal, stone, or other materials) slowly by chemical action.
competent: having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
tremendous: very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
prestigious: inspiring respect and admiration; having high status.
penultimate: last but one in a series of things; second last.
novice: a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows.
fecund: producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.
indulge: allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of; become involved in (an activity, typically one that is undesirable or disapproved of).
gratification: pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire.
elude: evade or escape from (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skillful or cunning way; fail to be grasped or remembered by (someone).
intensive: concentrated on a single area or subject or into a short time; very thorough or vigorous.
exploit: make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); benefit unfairly from the work of (someone), typically by overworking or underpaying them
facilitate: make (an action or process) easy or easier.
scarce: (especially of food, money, or some other resource) insufficient for the demand.