1.venom (n) a poisonous fluid secreted by snakes, scorpions, etc.
2.canine (adj) of a dog ot dogs.
3.shotgun (n) a smooth-bore gun for firing small shot at short range.
4.suspicious (adj) prone to or feeling suspicion.
5.stroll (v) saunter or walk in a leisurely way.
6.distraught (adj) distracted with worry, fear, etc.
7.emerged (v) come up or out into view.
8.convince (v) persuade to believe or realize.
9.hoax (n) a humorous or malicious deception;; a practical joke.