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Clemency
mercy, leniency, compassion, pity
Connote
to suggest, to imply (indicate or hint)
Dogma
a set of specific ideas or beliefs, a doctrine (laws or principles)
Intrepid
fearless, dauntless, bold, or daring
Precluded
made impossible or ineffective; kept from happening, prevented. (impede or hinder)
Aesthetic
(adj.) pertaining to beauty; sensitive or appreciative to beauty in the arts, nature, etc. (gorgeous, creative)
Empirical
based on observation or direct experience only and not on theory, speculation, hearsay, etc. (factual, verified)
Insidious
progressing harmfully but hardly noticed, deceitful in a subtle way (stealthy)
Nemesis
anything or anyone that always seems certain to defeat or frustrate (enemy, foe)
Verbiage
excess of words, verbosity (long-windedness in speech)
Concurred
reached the same conclusion, agreed; occurred at the same time
Denouement
The unraveling or revealing of meaning of a play, novel, etc; the final outcome
Interim
time between, meantime
Languish
To lose strength, force, or animation; to experience physical and mental discomfort
Trepidation
Fearfulness, alarm, agitation, apprehension
Congruent
corresponding, matching, coinciding
Germane
pertinent or fitting to the issue, relevant
Indigenous
naturally occurring or existing in a specific place, native
Placid
calm, serene, peaceful
Zenith
highest point, summit peak
Acquiesced
yielded, gave in, assented, consent
Cardinal
principal, most important, chief, fundamental
Circumspect
cautiously attentive to everything; watchful against error or impropriety; wary
Limpid
clear, transparent, see-through
Solicitous
showing concern, careful attention or protectiveness; eagerly desirous, willing
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