splinter - A small, sharp piece of material (like wood, glass, or metal) broken off from a larger object.

ninny - A foolish person

thunderbolt - A sudden flash of lightning with a loud crash of thunder, or an unexpected and dramatic event or piece of news.

sidekick - A person who plays a secondary but crucial role, often helping or supporting someone more prominent.

revive - To restore something that has stopped functioning, or to awaken something that has been inactive or dormant.

dilemma - A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones

nonchalant - (of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

dismissive - Showing that one doesn't think a person or thing is important or worth considering

prevail - To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win and be victorious

shrill - (of a voice or sound) high-pitched and piercing

simmer - To heat a liquid, usually a stew or soup, just below the boiling point, allowing it to cook slowly; or to stay in a slow, controlled state of progress or tension, often before a larger event or change occurs.

finicky - Fussy about one's needs or requirements, liking things only when they are correct in every detail