probed --v. investigate

consulate -- n. the place or building in which a consul's duties are carried out

irregular -- adj. not even or balanced

motivation -- n. a reason to be eager to act

personnel -- n. staff, workers, employees, people who work together

poll -- n. public opinion surveys

disgruntled -- adj. unhappy

political hit job -- n. attacking someone for political reasons

morphed --v. to changed into something

crowed -- v. express pride

backfires -- v. a backward escape of energy or flames