Schadenfreude
delight in another person's misfortune
luminary
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
melodramatic
having the excitement and emotional appeal of melodrama
conviction
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
nescience
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
flummox
be a mystery or bewildering to
incredulous
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
