Just Mercy Vocabulary List (Chapters 1-10 and Epilogue)

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A comprehensive vocabulary list of terms and their definitions from the first ten chapters and epilogue of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson.

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Esoteric

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

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Charisma

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

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Ambivalence

The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

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Brusque

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

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Precocious

(Of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.

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Latitude

Scope for freedom of action or thought.

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Unconscionable

Not right or reasonable.

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Amalgamation

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

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Recantation

A statement that one no longer holds a particular opinion or belief; a retraction.

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Implicated

Show (someone) to be involved in a crime.

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Curtailed

Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

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Clemency

Mercy; lenience.

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Demurral

Act of raising doubts or objections to show reluctance.

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Culpability

Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame.

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Indigent

Poor; needy.

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Detritus

Waste or debris of any kind.

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Parlance

A particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest.

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Impunity

Exemption from punishment.

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Adjudicated

Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

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Dissuade

Persuade (someone) not to take a particular course of action.

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Egregious

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

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Arcane

Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

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Disquieting

Inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.

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Acculturate

Assimilate or cause to assimilate a different culture, typically the dominant one.

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Adept

Very skilled or proficient at something.

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Contentious

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

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Palpably

Noticeably or clearly; in a way that is able to be touched or felt.

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Sequestration

The action of taking legal possession of assets until a debt has been paid or other claims have been met.

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Heinous

Utterly odious or wicked.

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Riveting

Completely engrossing; compelling.

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Recidivism

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.

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Malingering

Exaggerate or feign illness in order to escape duty or work.

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Inexorably

In a way that is impossible to stop or prevent.

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Expedited

Make happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

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Demonstrably

In a way that is clearly apparent or capable of being logically proved.

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Horde

A loosely knit small social group typically consisting of about five families.

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Throng

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

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Lauded

Highly praised or admired.

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Ostensibly

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

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Pervasive

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

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Onerous

Involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.

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Latent

Existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed.

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Meritorious

Deserving reward or praise.

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Affluent

Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

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Lamented

Mourn.

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Paltry

Small or meager.

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Feisty

Lively, determined, and courageous.

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Terse

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

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Opulent

Rich and superior in quality.

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Constant

Steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection.

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Divest

Deprive of status or authority.

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Folly

Foolish or senseless behavior.

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Beseech

Ask for or request earnestly.

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Appertain

Be a part or attribute of.

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Beget

Have children.

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Propinquity

The property of being close together.

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Preeminence

High status importance owing to marked superiority.

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Choleric

Easily moved to anger.

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Glib

Artfully persuasive in speech.

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Discord

Strife resulting from a lack of agreement.

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Machination

A crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends.

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Allay

Lessen the intensity of or calm.

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Upbraid

Express criticism towards.

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Pare

Remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size.

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Auspicious

Indicating favorable circumstances and good luck.

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Manifold

Many and varied; having many features or forms.

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Dullard

A person who is not very bright or interesting.

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Sojourn

Spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily.

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Disclaim

Renounce a legal claim or title to.

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Knave

A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel.

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Visage

The human face.

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Antipathy

A feeling of intense dislike.

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Verity

Conformity to reality or actuality.

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Pilfer

Make off with belongings of others.

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Penury

A state of extreme poverty or destitution.

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Raiment

Especially fine or decorative clothing.

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Indiscretion

The trait of lacking good judgment or tact.

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Amity

A state of friendship and cordiality.

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Willful

Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.

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Cleave

Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument.

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Rotundity

The roundness of a 3-dimensional object.

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Servile

Relating to or involving enslaved people.

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Divulge

Make known to the public information previously kept secret.

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Tempest

A strong storm with violent winds.

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Pendulous

Hanging loosely or bending downward.