huckster - A person who sells things of questionable value

tossup - An unpredictable or close contest where the outcome is uncertain or equally likely to go either way.

panacea - A solution or remedy for all problems or difficulties.

fiasco - A thing that is a complete failure, especially in a ludicrous or humiliating way

cramps - A painful, involuntary contraction of muscles

diversion - Something that distracts attention from something else, sometimes done for fun or relaxation.

bluster - Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect

fraud - Intentional deception for personal or financial gain.

saga - A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic

ordeal - A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

angst - A feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general

whim - A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained