Just Mercy Vocab 1

empirical - adj

Capable of being verified or disproved by observation or experiment.

exonerate - verb

To clear from accusation or blame.

exculpatory - adj

Clearing from alleged fault or guilt.

subvert - verb

To ruin; to corrupt by undermining morals, allegiance, or faith.

distraught - adj

Agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain.

mitigation - noun

The process or result of making something less severe, dangerous, painful, harsh, or damaging.

fodder - noun

Inferior or readily available material used to supply a heavy demand.

gratuitous - adj

Not called for by the circumstances: not necessary, appropriate, or justified; unwarranted.

culpability - noun

Responsibility for wrongdoing or failure.

dissonance - noun

Lack of agreement; a mingling of discordant sounds.

incongruity - noun

Incompatibility; unsuitability.

inherently - adverb

Involved in the essential character of something; belonging by nature or habit; intrinsic.

deconstruct - verb

To take apart or examine (something) in order to reveal biases, flaws, or inconsistencies.

titillating - adj

Pleasantly stimulating or exciting.

inflammatory - adj

Tending to excite anger, disorder, or tumult.

jeremiad - noun

A prolonged lamentation or complaint.

clemency - noun

Disposition to be merciful; an act or instance of leniency.

scrupulously - adverb

With moral integrity; in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

endearing - adj

Arousing feelings of affection or admiration.

recantation - noun

The withdrawal of a statement or belief formally and publicly.