claustrophobia (n.)

An abnormal fear of narrow, enclosed spaces.

colleague(n.)

An associate or coworker of similar status.

condescend (v.)

1. To lower oneself to a position one considers inferior. 

2. To behave in an offensively superior manner.

contingent (adj.)

1. Conditional; depending on something else.

2. Likely, but not certain to happen; possible.

n. A group that is part of a larger one.

daunt (v.)

To discourage or intimidate.

(adj) daunting: So difficult or dangerous as to discourage or intimidate.

deluge (n.)

1. A downpour of rain; a flood.

2. A flood of anything.

v. To flood or overwhelm.

dispel (v.)

To clear away; to remove or get rid of, as if by scattering.

dub (v.)

To give a title, nickname' or description to.

fanfare (n.)

1. A sounding of trumpets or other brass instruments.

2. Any showy display.

fledgling (n.)

1. A young bird iust learning to fly.

2. A young and inexperienced person.

inane (adj.)

Empty; shallow or silly.

inanity n. Foolishness; a silly or pointless act.

mettle (n.)

Courage to bear up under difficult circumstances; spirit.

negligible (adj.)

Small and unimportant, not worth noticing.

protract (v.)

To draw out or lengthen (in time).

replica (n.)

A copy or reproduction, especially one on a smaller scale than the original.