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at the last minute –idiom the last possible time when something can be done

assassinate – v. to kill (someone, such as a famous or important person) usually for political reasons

composure – adj. calmness especially of mind, manner, or appearance

fray – n. a fight, struggle, or commotion that involves many people

problematic – adj. difficult to understand, solve, or fix

amplify – v. to make something stronger

contemporary – adj. happening or beginning now or in recent times

passive – adj. used to describe someone who allows things to happen or who accepts what other people do or decide without trying to change anything

lovely – adj. attractive or beautiful especially in a graceful way

normalize – v. to bring (someone or something) back to a usual or expected state or condition