* Mob: A group of criminals who organize themselves into a hierarchical structure.
* Capo: The head of a crime family, also known as a "boss" or "godfather."
* Soldier: A member of the mob who is not a captain or higher.
* Associate: A person who works for the mob but is not a member.
* Consigliere: An advisor to the capo, often serving as a mediator or negotiator.
* Hitman: A person hired to commit murder.
* Rags to riches: A person who rises from poverty to great wealth.
* Underboss: The second-in-command of a crime family, also known as the "undersecretary" or "caporegime."
* Caporegime: The captain of a crew within a crime family, also known as a "capo" or "captain."
* Crew: A group of mob soldiers and associates who work together under a capo.
* Family: A term used by mob members to refer to their crime family.
* The Life: The lifestyle and code of conduct of the mob, which values loyalty, secrecy, and violence.