bemusement
the fact or condition of being bemused; puzzlement.
conceal
keep from sight; hide.
mollified
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
tenement
a run-down and often overcrowded apartment house
assimilation
the process of taking in and fully understanding information or ideas.
sobriety
the state of being sober.
ambition
a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
audacity
the willingness to take bold risks.