Machinations
A scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish
some usually evil end
Prattle
Talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Solace
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
Wormwood
A woody shrub with a bitter aromatic taste, used, especially
formerly, as an ingredient wermouth and absinthe and in medicine
Tempestuous
Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion
Morbid
Characterized by or appealing to an abnormal and unhealthy interest
in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease
Pathos
A quality that evokes pity or sadness
Swarthy
Dark-skinned
Smite
Strike with a firm blow
Stigma
A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance,
quality, or person