infatuated - Having an intense but often short-lived passion or admiration for someone.
detour - A longer route that is taken to avoid something or to see something along the way.
incomprehensible - Impossible or extremely difficult to understand
diversity - Having a range of many people or things that are very different from each other
nepotism - When those with power or influence favor relatives, friends, or associates, such as by giving them jobs or ruling in their favor.
kidding - Joking around in a light-hearted way.
limber - Being able to bend and move one's body easily and smoothly.
impediment - Something that makes progress or movement difficult or impossible
thorny - Causing distress, difficulty, or trouble.
ubiquitous - Seeming to be everywhere at the same time.
assault - To attack someone violently
formidable - Inspiring fear or respect as a result being impressively powerful, intense, or capable.