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Solution

"Imminent" refers to something that is about to happen very soon or is impending. It is often used to describe events that are certain to occur in the near future and typically have a sense of urgency or inevitability. (I) "The scientist warned that the imminent eruption of the volcano could have devastating effects on the nearby villages." -This sentence uses "imminent" correctly, as it describes a volcanic eruption that is about to occur soon.  (II) "The deadline for the project is imminent, so we need to complete the final stages of the work." - This sentence correctly uses "imminent" to describe an event (the project deadline) that is rapidly approaching. The word implies that the deadline is very near and requires immediate attention. (III) "The company’s imminent success was celebrated with an extravagant party, though it had not yet reached its goals."  --  Incorrect usage: The word "imminent" is misused here. Imminent suggests that the event (success) is about to happen very soon, but the sentence implies that the company has not yet achieved its goals, so the success is not really imminent.