guise - n. one of several or many different ways in which something is seen, experienced, or produced

impact - v. to have a strong and often bad effect on (something or someone):

profane - adj. having or showing disrespect for religious things

distraught - adj. very upset : so upset that you are not able to think clearly or behave normally

handcuffs - n. a set of two metal rings that are joined together and locked around a person's wrists

remarkable - adj. unusual or surprising

contempt of court - n. speech or behavior that does not show proper respect to a court or judge

fathom - v. to understand the reason for (something)