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