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abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure.
histrionic
excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.
puerile
childishly silly and immature.
overture
an introduction to something more substantial
ersatz
being a substitute or imitation, typically an inferior one.
vagary
an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
mettle
a person's ability to cope with difficulty.
insouciant
showing a casual lack of concern; indifferent.
scuttle
to sink a ship by cutting holes in its bottom; to run hastily or furtively.
deliberately cause (a plan) to fail.