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negotiate - v. to discuss something formally in order to make an agreement
immovable - adj. not able to be moved : firmly fixed in place
expression - n. the way someone's face looks that shows emotions and feelings
magi - n. the wise men, generally assumed to be three in number, who paid homage to the infant Jesus. Matt. 2:1–12.