| aftermath | a consequence or result; often a negative one |
| aphorism | a short statement of truth or principle; an adage |
| catharsis | a releasing of the emtions; often though the arts; that brings abtu spiritual renewal or a relieving of tension |
| cohort | a group that is moving or working together (2) one who assits another, especially in a dubious or criminal activity; an accomplice |
| culpable | deserving blame or censure |
| diabolical | devilish; wicked or evil |
| enormity | the state of being huge, immense |
| gibe | to utter taunting, scarastic words |
| innocuous | harmless; unlikely to offend |
| necessitate | to require; to make necessary |
| odyssey | a long; adventurous journey. |
| partisan | a strong supporter or advocate |
| posterity | a person's decendants; future generations |
| premeditated | fully planned beforehand; deliberate |
| scurrilous | vulgar; coarsely abusive |