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

enthusiasm - A feeling of eager enjoyment or passion.

patsy - A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something

faction - A small, organized group within a larger group, especially one with differing opinions or interests.

snippet - A small piece or brief extract

malady - A disease or ailment

plight - A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation

crank - Someone who others think has unusual ideas or behaves strangely

kluge - An ill-assorted collection of parts assembled to fulfill a particular purpose

vigil - Staying awake, aware, and watchful at times when it's more usual to sleep.

firestorm - A violent outburst or uproar of emotion, controversy, or public reaction.

Incentive - Something that serves as a reason or stimulus for effort or improvement; a reward or motivation that encourages someone to take a specific action.