"Just Mercy" Vocabulary List #2

Circumstantial

Suggesting that something is true without proving it

Indignant

Angered at something unjust or wrong

Rebut

Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

Transpire

Come about, happen, or occur

Subvert

Overthrow or destroy completely

Myriad

A large indefinite number

Recidivism

Habitual relapse into crime

Inexorably

In a manner impervious to change or persuasion

Terse

Brief and to the point

Perjure

Make oneself guilty of telling truths in a court of law

Defamation

An abusive attack on a person’s character or good name

Nonchalantly

In a composed/unconcerned manner

Evasive

Avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger

Pursuant

In conformance to or agreement with

Laud

Praise, glorify, or honor

Preeminent

Greatest in importance, degree, or significance

Ostensibly

From appearances alone

Impartial

Free from undue bias or preconceived opinions

Gratuitous

Unnecessary and unwarranted

Moratorium

Suspension of an ongoing activity

Systemic

Affecting an entire structure, network, or complex of parts

Prudent

Marked by sound judgement

Meritorious

Deserving reward or praise

Temporal

Of or relating to or limited by time

Disingenuous

Not straightforward or candid