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The explanation above by lavebder is a perfect fit.

You need two words that remind shame.

A and D are the only candidates.

Misfortune does not convey the meaning that the senator should have in that specific situation
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Rubfromtexas wrote:
Why not 'misfortune' and 'indignity'? Thanks.

Misfortune and Indignity are both negative words, but the meanings are different.

Misfortune is bad luck. Indignity is more like public embarrassment.

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