admonish

v.  to warn; to criticize gently

aghast

adj.  struck with horror; shocked

annihilate

v.  to destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin

benefactor

n.  a person who provides help,especially by giving money

bestow

v.  to give as an honor; to present as a gift

devious

adj.   1. having many turns and twists; winding

         2. sneaky; not frank or honest

devoid

adj.  lacking; empty; entirely without

heed

v.  to pay attention to

n. attention; notice

heedful: adj.  paying careful attention

heedless: adj. failing to pay proper attention

mortal

n. a human being, especially as contrasted with a god

adj.  1. of or relating to human beings

       2. causing death; fatal

       3. very severe

muse

v.  to think about in a quiet, careful way

pioneer

n.  person who goes before others to open then way for followers

v.  to open the way for others

plague

n.  1. deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person

     2. anything that causes destruction or suffering

v.  to cause suffering or distress

subside

v.  1. to sink to a lower level

     2. to become quieter or less active

unwitting

adj.   not done on purpose; unintended

wrath

 n.  forceful anger; fury

wrathful: adj.  very angry