Just mercy

What is the definition of esoteric?

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

What does charisma mean?

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

What describes ambivalence?

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

How would you define brusque?

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

What does precocious refer to?

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

What is latitude in terms of freedom?

Scope for freedom of action or thought.

Define unconscionable.

Not right or reasonable.

What is amalgamation?

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

What is a recantation?

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

What does implicated mean?

Show (someone) to be involved in a crime.

What does curtailed mean?

Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

What is clemency?

Mercy; lenience.

What does demurral signify?

Act of raising doubts or objections to show reluctance.

Define culpability.

Responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame.

What does indigent mean?

Poor; needy.

What is detritus?

Waste or debris of any kind.

What does parlance refer to?

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

Define impunity.

Exemption from punishment.

What does adjudicated mean?

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

What action does dissuade refer to?

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

How would you define egregious?

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

What does arcane mean?

Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

What does disquieting induce?

Feelings of anxiety or worry.

Define acculturate.

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

What does adept mean?

Very skilled or proficient at something.

What does contentious imply?

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

What does palpably express?

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

What is sequestration in legal terms?

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

Define heinous.

Utterly odious or wicked.

What does riveting mean?

Completely engrossing; compelling.

What is recidivism?

The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.

What does malingering entail?

Exaggerating or feigning illness in order to escape duty or work.

What does inexorably mean?

In a way that is impossible to stop or prevent.

How would you define expedited?

Make happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

What is demonstrably?

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

What does horde mean in social context?

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

Define throng.

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals.

What does lauded mean?

Highly praised or admired.

Define ostensibly.

Apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

What does pervasive mean?

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

What does onerous refer to?

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

Define latent.

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

What does meritorious mean?

Deserving reward or praise.

How would you describe affluent?

Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

What does lamented mean?

Mourn.

Define paltry.

Small or meager.

What does feisty mean?

Lively, determined, and courageous.

How would you define terse?

Sparing in the use of words; abrupt.

What denotes opulent?

Rich and superior in quality.

What does constant imply?

Steadfast in purpose or devotion or affection.

Define divest.

Deprive of status or authority.

What is folly?

Foolish or senseless behavior.

What does beseech mean?

Ask for or request earnestly.

Define appertain.

Be a part or attribute of.

What does beget mean?

Have children.

What is propinquity?

The property of being close together.

How would you define preeminence?

High status importance owing to marked superiority.

What does choleric mean?

Easily moved to anger.

Define glib.

Artfully persuasive in speech.

What is discord?

Strife resulting from a lack of agreement.

What denotes machination?

A crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends.

What does allay mean?

Lessen the intensity of or calm.

Define upbraid.

Express criticism towards.

What does pare mean?

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

What is auspicious?

Indicating favorable circumstances and good luck.

What does manifold mean?

Many and varied; having many features or forms.

How would you define dullard?

A person who is not very bright or interesting.

What does sojourn entail?

Spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily.

What does disclaim mean?

Renounce a legal claim or title to.

What defines a knave?

A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel.

What is visage?

The human face.

What does antipathy refer to?

A feeling of intense dislike.

What is verity?

Conformity to reality or actuality.

What does pilfer mean?

Make off with belongings of others.

What denotes penury?

A state of extreme poverty or destitution.

Define raiment.

Especially fine or decorative clothing.

What is indiscretion?

The trait of lacking good judgment or tact.

What does amity signify?

A state of friendship and cordiality.

Define willful.

Habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition.

What does cleave mean?

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

What is rotundity?

The roundness of a 3-dimensional object.

What does servile imply?

Relating to or involving enslaved people.

Define divulge.

Make known to the public information previously kept secret.

What is tempest?

A strong storm with violent winds.

What does pendulous mean?

hanging loosely; swaying or drooping downward.