fire – v. to dismiss someone from a job

disclose – v. to make something known to the public

abrupt – adj. very sudden and not expected

terminate – v. to dismiss someone from a job

postdoctoral – adj. relating to work that is done after a PhD has been completed

obligation – n. something that you must do because of a law, rule,or promise

steward – n. someone who protects or is responsible for money or property

encourage – v. to make (something) more appealing or more likely to happen

talent – n. a special ability that allows someone to do something well