just mercy vocab quiz prep

ambivalent

having mixed or conflicting feelings about something

brusque

short, abrupt,or unfriendly in manner.

exonerate

to free someone from blame or responsibility.

implicate

to show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

ominous

suggesting that something bad or harmful is about to happen.

punitive

relating to punishment; intended to penalize.

blemish

a small flaw,mark, or imperfection.

concede

to admit that something is true or valid, often reluctantly.

esoteric

intended for or understood by only a small, specialized group.

meager

limited or insufficient in amount or quality.

precocious

unusual for showing advanced ability at an early age.

vehemently

showing strong feelings; done with intensity or passion.

anomaly

something unusual or out of the ordinary.

captivate

to attract or hold someone’s attention.

compelling

forceful,convincing,or hard to resist.

indigent

living in poverty;lacking basic necessities.

reclusive

preferring to live in isolation; avoiding others.

vex

to annoy,bother,or frustrate.

coerce

to force or pressure someone

coherent

logical and consistent; easy to understand

disclose

to reveal or make known

exacerbate

to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse.

impeccable

flawless;without fault or error.

vindictive

seeking revenge;spiteful.