| A | B |
|---|
| Procure | To get by special effort; obtain or acquire |
| Foibles | A minor weakness or failing of character. |
| Debacle | A sudden, disastrous collapse, downfall, or defeat; a rout. |
| Vocation | 1. A regular occupation, especially one for which a person is particularly suited or qualified. |
| Automaton | 1. A self-operating machine or mechanism, especially a robot.2. One that behaves or responds in a mechanical way. |
| Melancholy | Sadness or depression of the spirits; gloom |
| Unnerved | To make nervous or upset. |
| Demoralizing | To undermine the confidence or morale of; dishearten |
| Unscathed | Not injured or harmed |
| Condescending | Displaying a patronizingly superior attitude |
| Desecrated | To violate the sacredness of; profane. |
| Constabulary | An armed police force organized like a military unit. |
| Unctuous | Characterized by affected, exaggerated, or insincere earnestness |
| Smarm | excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm |
| Gloat | To feel or express great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction |
| Jilted | To deceive or drop (a lover) suddenly or callously. |
| Daunted | caused to show discomposure; bothered |
| Hoopla | Boisterous, jovial commotion or excitement.; extravagant publicity |
| Haste | Rash or headlong action |
| Muckraking | To search for and expose misconduct in public life. |
