haphazard
lacking any obvious principle of organization
vocational
jobs that require special skills or knowledge obtained through on-the-job training rather than a college education
curriculum
the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college
clout
influence or power, especially in politics or business
welt
a red, swollen mark left on flesh by a blow or pressure
roust
to roughly cause to get up or start moving
inmate
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
pickpocket
a person who steals from people’s pockets
ascertain
make sure of ; to find (something) out for certain
downtrodden
oppressed or treated badly by people in power