Chapter 5-6 Vocabulary: Just Mercy

profound

very great or intense

heartfelt

deeply felt, sincere

per capita

by or for each individual person; in relation to people taken individually

emphatically

in a forceful way

advocacy

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

candid

truthful and straightforward; frank

reeking

smelling strong, stinking

surge

strong wave, forward movement

anguish

severe mental or physical pain or suffering

demeanor

outward behavior or appearance

surreal

beyond what is real or believable; bizarre NOT real

looming

appearing large and scary something bad is about to happen

contempt

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

murmuring

mutter, make a low sound, speak in a low tone

futilely

uselessly, unsuccessfully

initial

first

incarcerated

to be put in prison

turmoil

chaos, confusion

inconsistent

not staying the same throughout

prosecute

seek to enforce legally, conduct criminal process against

reluctant

unwilling and hesitant; disinclined

somber

sad, depressing

therapeutic

relating to healing

compelling

evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way