Beneficiary
(n) a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.
Sue inherited everything since she was the sole ____________ of her aunt's estate.
beneficiary
Dilapidated
(adj) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
There were danger warning signs surrounding the old, ______________ building.
dilapidated
Futile
(adj) incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
The security guard made a ____________ attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage
futile
Morbid
(adj) characterized by an unhealthy interest in disturbing and unpleasant subjects, especially death and disease.
He had long held a _______________ fascination with the horrors of contemporary warfare.
morbid
Notorious
(adj) famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
Gangsters were ____________________ criminals.
notorious