Insurrection
Revolution, uprising
Protege
Desciple, follower
Outlandish
Offbeat, atypical
Astute
Quick-witted, Shrewd
Portenous
Ominous, predictive
Abstaining
Sitting on fence
Kinship
Affinity, sympathy
Embittered
Resentful
Sedulous
Being diligent in pursuit of something
Rigmorale
Commotion, trouble, fuss