collude - v. to work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest
transparent - adj. honest and open
ridicule - v. the act of making fun of someone or something in a cruel or harsh way
contacts - n. people you know or meet with
transition - n. the putting together a government after a candidate wins an election but before he/she takes office
impactful - adj. having a big effect
beleaguered - adj. a person facing constant or repeated trouble or problems