Just Mercy Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key legal, descriptive, and general terms from the Just Mercy vocabulary list.

Grasp

Grasp somebody/something to take a strong hold of somebody/something.

Pursuing

Pursue something to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time.

Disenchanted

No longer feeling enthusiasm for somebody/something; not believing something is good or worth doing.

Litigation

The process of making or defending a claim in court.

Skilled counsel

An experienced and capable lawyer who gives legal advice or represents someone in court.

Glanced

To look quickly at something/somebody.

Wince

An expression on your face that shows that you are embarrassed or feeling pain.

Shakles

Metal restraints, usually chains or cuffs, used to limit a person’s movement.

Grimacing

To make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, dislike, etc.

Shoved

To push somebody/something in a rough way.

Astonishing

Very surprising; difficult to believe.

Skewed

(Of information) not accurate or correct.

Disenfranchisement

The act of taking away someone’s right to vote, or more generally, taking away their rights or power.

Redemption

The act of saving or state of being saved from the power of evil.

Mischievous

Enjoying playing tricks and annoying people.

Menacing

Seeming likely to cause you harm or danger.

Outlawed

To make something illegal.

Far-fetched

Very unlikely to be true or believable.

Pretrial detainees

People who are kept in jail while they wait for their trial and have not yet been found guilty.

Court clerks

People who work in a court and help manage legal documents, records, schedules, and other administrative tasks.

Scuffle

A short, confused fight or struggle between people.

Clemency

Mercy or forgiveness shown toward someone who has been punished.

Docket

A document or label that shows what is in a package, which goods have been delivered, which jobs have been done, etc.

Dissected

To study something closely and/or discuss it in great detail.

Clerk

A person whose job is to serve customers in a shop