resignation
the act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.)
sodden
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
treacherous
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
languid
lacking spirit or liveliness
desecrate
violate the sacred character of a place or language
expound
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
conjecture
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
malice
feeling a need to see others suffer
mien
dignified manner or conduct