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Convulse | (of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements. |
Recruiter | a person whose job is to enlist or enroll people as employees, in the armed forces, or as members of an organization. |
solemn | not cheerful or smiling; serious. |
askew | not in a straight or level position. |
resolute | admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. |
legitimately | in a way that conforms to the law or to rules. |
secede | withdraw formally from membership in a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization. |
atrocities | an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury |
mediocre | of only moderate quality; not very good. |
skirmish | an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets. |
consecrate | make or declare (something, typically a church) sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose. |
Sympathy | feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune |
Benign | gentle; kindly |
Intolerant | not tolerant of views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own. |
Cascade | a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. |
Infuse | fill; pervade. |
Wiry | esembling wire in form and texture |
Taut | stretched or pulled tight; not slack |
haughty | arrogantly superior and disdainful. |
phenomenal | very remarkable; extraordinary |