| acolyte |
a person who assists a clergyman in religious services, especially Roman Catholic. |
| axiom |
an obvious or generally accepted principle. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| extradition |
the legal transfer of a fugitive from one state or jurisdiction to another where he or she is to be tried or imprisoned. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| hoodwink |
to trick, deceive, or dupe. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| meritorious |
having worth or high quality; deserving of praise or reward. |
| noteworthy |
deserving attention; remarkable. |
| prosaic |
straightforward and plain; unimaginative; dull. |
| regale |
to entertain or delight, as with humorous tales. |
| sheaf |
a bound bundle of cut grain. |
| subterfuge |
a stratagem or artifice used to hide, avoid, or deceive. |
| umbrage |
a feeling of offense, irritation, or resentment. |
| vivacity |
the characteristic or state of being vivacious; liveliness; sprightliness; animation. |