Question

1. carried away with emotion; completely interested *

a. commence (verb)
b. pain (noun)
c. prologue (noun)
d. prospect (noun)
e. rapt (adj.)

1. to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; to start or begin *

a. commence (verb)
b. pain (noun)
c. prologue (noun)
d. prospect (noun)
e. rapt (adj.)

Explanation:

For the first definition "carried away with emotion; completely interested", the word "rapt" means being completely engrossed or fascinated, which matches. For the second definition "to take the first step or steps in carrying out an action; to start or begin", the word "commence" means to start or begin an action.

Answer:

1. E. rapt (adj.)
2. A. commence (verb)