stigma - A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

hooey - Nonsense, foolish, and wrong

quagmire - A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot

dismay - A strong feeling of disappointment about something unexpected and hard to fix

Credibility - The quality and ability to inspire belief and trust.

sliver - A thin piece of something cut from a larger piece.

Freckles - Small, dark spots or patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure.

champion - Somone who wins, for himself or for others.

dimple - A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

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

Loudmouth - Someone who speaks loudly and without thinking, often causing trouble or embarrassment.

clan - A group of close-knit and interrelated families