| aloft |
high above the ground. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| comparative |
measured or estimated by comparison; relative. |
| discontinuance |
the act of stopping or condition of being stopped; interruption. |
| emancipate |
to free from slavery or other control. |
| equity |
the quality of being fair and reasonable; fairness. |
| flippant |
disrespectful or indifferent to someone or something worthy of respect; shallowly humorous. |
| foray |
a quick raid or sudden advance, usually military and often to take forage or plunder. |
| gradation |
a gradual almost imperceptible change, especially from one tone or texture to another. |
| histrionic |
done in a theatrical, emotional, or affected manner; overly dramatic. |
| inviolable |
absolutely not to be breached, dishonored or profaned. |
| lieu |
the place formerly occupied by something or someone. |
| literal |
in accordance with the ordinary, exact, or primary meaning of a word or words; not figurative or metaphorical. |
| propensity |
a natural or inborn tendency, aptitude, or preference (often followed by an infinitive or "for"). |
| superfluous |
being beyond a sufficient amount; excessive. |