Vow

a solemn or earnest pledge or promise binding the person making it to perform a specified act or behave in a certain way.

Cynicism

 

1. the attitude or beliefs of a cynic
2. a cynical action, remark, idea, etc

Breakthrough

a military movement or advance all the way through and beyond an enemy's front-line defense.

 

an act or instance of removing or surpassing an obstruction or restriction; the overcoming of a stalemate: The president reported a breakthrough in the treaty negotiations.

 

 

Aloofness

1. distant, unsympathetic, or supercilious in manner, attitude, or feeling.

Alienating

causing hostility or loss of friendliness; "her sudden alienating aloofness"

Turmoil

a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.

Rational

agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.