aghast

adj.  struck with horror; shocked

annihilate

v.  to destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin

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

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

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

wrath

 n.  forceful anger; fury

wrathful: adj.  very angry