precarious
Dangerous; risky; lacking in security or stability
demoralizing
cause (someone) to lose confidence or hope
vicious
deliberately cruel or violent
vigorously
Done with force and energy
reevaluate
think again or differently
conjure
to make something appear as if by magic
forgo
to do without
flourish
a dramatic gesture designed to gain attention
disheveled
untidy or messy
scrutinize
to examine closely