beheading – n. an execution in which the person’s head is cut off

outrageous – adj. shocking or surprising in a very bad way

accomplished – adj. very skillful or successful

brag(s) – v. to speak very highly of yourself or your successes

recruitment – n. the process of adding new members to a group

attrition – n. the process or act of weakening; a reduction in the number of members or supporters

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