| Term | Definition |
| diabolic | evil |
| distraught | deeply agitated especially from emotion |
| efface | to erase |
| foreboding | ominous |
| hoard | get or gather together |
| infernal | demonic |
| hyperbole | exaggeration, overstatement |
| malefactor | evildoer; criminal |
| coincident | Taking place at the same time. |
| abet | to aid, help, encourage |
| censure | harsh criticism or disapproval |
| deterrent | something that hinders |
| exonerate | acquit |
| impunity | exemption from punishment |
| incarcerate | To imprison |
| incorrigible | impervious to correction by punishment |
| incriminate | to charge with a crime, accuse of wrongdoing |