| affirmation |
the act of affirming. |
| autocracy |
rule by one person with absolute power; despotism. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| curvature |
the condition of being bent or rounded. |
| disparity |
the condition or an instance of being unlike, unequal, or of different kinds; difference. |
| elliptical |
tending toward or characterized by an economy of expression that creates ambiguity or obscurity, often purposefully. |
| explicate |
to make clear or explain completely. |
| infringe |
to cross established limits; encroach; trespass (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| parley |
a discussion, especially between opponents or enemies, as to establish terms of truce. |
| pauper |
a very poor person who must live on public money. |
| reconcile |
to heal differences and restore a good relationship between. |
| shackle |
a metal band or one of a pair of metal rings used to bind the wrist or ankle of a prisoner or animal. |
| tawdry |
falsely showy; cheap and gaudy. |
| tenacity |
the quality or condition of holding on strongly or persistently to something. |
| unguided |
without someone to lead or escort. |