| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| exemplify |
to serve as an illustration of. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| intone |
to recite in musical or lengthened tones, especially in a monotone; chant. |
| lionize |
to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| pessimistic |
feeling in a negative way about things; expecting the worst to happen. |
| protuberance |
that which projects; bulge or bump. |
| ramshackle |
poorly constructed or in disrepair; rickety. |
| ravenous |
very hungry; starved. |
| raze |
to knock down or tear down (a structure); level. |
| realign |
to come to a new relationship or set of alliances, as countries or political factions. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| scrimmage |
a vigorous struggle; scuffle. |
| seclude |
to keep apart from other people or activity. |