To make or become less in amount or intensity

Not normal

Sudden or unexpected

To speed up, or to cause to speed

The cause of serious pain and suffering, or a state of such suffering

To surprise or amaze people into a state of shock

Gloomy, harsh, and frightening

Not willing to believe something

To let someone know; to inform

To become aware of through any of the senses, espically sight or hearing

Strong or healthy

To break or burst; the act of breaking or bursting

To pound or beat rapidly or violently; to pulsate or vibrate

Of very litttle importance or value

To move back suddenly as though in pain or fear