despot anyone in charge who acts like a tyrant.
sceptre a rod or staff, highly ornamented, held by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty.
stanchion an upright bar, beam, or post used as a support.
odious arousing or deserving hatred or loathing.
ruffian a brutal, violent, lawless person; hoodlum.
preter-human beyond that which is human; especially, superhuman.
recapitulation a brief repetition, as in an outline; a summary.
malevolence spitefulness; ill will.
ardent warm or intense in feeling; passionate.
flaying whipping.
inveterate settled in a habit, practice, or prejudice; habitual.
carrion dead flesh.
