assassin
a murderer of an important person in a surprise attack for political or religious reasons
assiduous
showing great care and perseverance
contentment
a state of happiness and satisfaction
credulity
a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true
exactitude
punctuality
impasse
a situation in which no progress is possible, esp. because of disagreement, a deadlock
notorious
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed
pilgrimage
a journey to a place associated with someone or something well known or respected
poise
composure and dignity of manner
posthumous
occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator
presumably
used to convey that what is asserted is very likely though not known for certain
propaganda
information, esp. of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view
refugee
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
remarkably
notably, strikingly
resentment
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly
shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgment
solemn
formal and dignified
sullen
bad-tempered
testify
give evidence as a witness in a law court
vengeance
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong
woo
try to gain the love of someone, typically a woman, esp. with a view to marriage
