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    Abrupt

    An attitude that is stiff, unnatural, or too formal
    Sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
    Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
    Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
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    Martyr

    Shine with a bright, shimmering, reflected light
    (of a person) give a loud shout or cry
    Imitate (something) while exaggerating its characteristic features for comic effect
    Kill (someone) because of their beliefs
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    Rife

    Having rough, sharp points protruding
    (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid
    (especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
    Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
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    Lapse

    A tear causing two parts of something to separate
    The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person
    A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and dislikes people or activities regarded as lower-class
    A temporary pause, omission, or failure
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    Unsung

    (of a person, especially a woman) attractive in a way that suggests a passionate nature
    With a sky completely full of clouds
    Of central and extreme importance
    Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
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    Brat

    A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
    A child, typically a badly behaved one
    A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
    A compacted mass or lump of something
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    Flourish

    To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
    Make a high-pitched sound or cry
    To come close together in a group
    To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation
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    Gawk

    Make a soft, muffled crackling sound like that caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper
    To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
    To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
    To dip or submerge something in liquid.
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    Getaway

    A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
    A strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
    A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful
    A good location for a short vacation
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    Quintessential

    Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
    Trying to appear more important or clever than you are
    Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class
    Unable to move.
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