despair – n. the feeling of no longer having any hope

report card – n. an evaluation of performance

outright – adv. in a full and complete way

chronic – adj. happening or existing frequently or most of the time

numbing – v. to make (someone) unable to think, feel, or react normally

malnutrition – n. the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food; poor nutrition

prostitution – n. the work of a prostitute; the act of having sex in exchange for money

livelihood – n. a way of earning money in order to live

aspect – n. a part of something