Tailspin

by Sandra Brown

mercurial

adj. of a person subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

aplomb.

noun. self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

vagaries

noun. an unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or in someone’s behavior

rigmarole

noun. a lengthy and complicated procedure

reticence,

adj. not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

ignobly.

adj. without honor

adj. endless

rapscallion.

a mischievous person

bellicose

adj. demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight