| abrupt |
sudden and not expected. |
| composure |
calmness in thinking or acting; self-control. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| dynasty |
a series of rulers from the same family or group. |
| execution |
the act of executing or carrying out. |
| fanatic |
a person who is enthusiastic about something in a way that is extreme or not reasonable. |
| infuse |
to fill or inspire. |
| lurid |
sensational; shocking or dramatic. |
| notify |
to tell about; give notice of. |
| obese |
very fat. |
| offense |
the act of breaking a law or rule or doing something wrong; crime; sin. |
| pry1 |
to be too curious about another person's private life. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |