quicken (v.)
 Definition: to move more quickly
 Ex. Going to Seoul quickened my speed of learning Korean.

absolute (a.)
 Definition: very great, or complete
 Ex. This is an absolute lie.

stirring (a.)
 Definition: causing strong emotions
 Ex. She made a stirring speech.

consciously (adv.)
 Definition: in a deliberately way
 Ex. I think he was consciously trying to embarrass you.

conceal (v.)
 Definition: to hide something so that it cannot be found 
 Ex. He tried to conceal what he had done.

subdue (v.)
 Definition: to control an emotion that you feel
 Ex. She tried to subdue the desire to laugh.

lean (v.)
 Definition: to put something at an angle against something for support
 Ex. She leaned her head lightly against his shoulder.

verge (n.)
 Definition: edge
 Ex. She was on the verge of dying.

cease (v.) 
 Definition: to stop happening or continuing
 Ex. The plan has ceased.

blankly (adv.)
 Definition: without showing any emotion, reaction, or understanding
 Ex. He gazed at this blankly.

decency (n.)
 Definition: behavior that is moral, good, or reasonable
 Ex. She had the decency to be responsible.

flutter (n.)
 Definition: an excited or nervous state or feeling
 Ex. They caused a great flutter.

tense (a.)
 Definition: making you feel nervous and not relaxed
 Ex. The situation suddenly became tense.

miserable (a.)
 Definition: extremely unhappy or uncomfortable
 Ex. He thought his life was miserable.