| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| copious |
abundant in number or quantity; plentiful. |
| crossbreed |
to cause (a hybrid organism) to be produced by mating two different varieties of the same species. |
| dogged |
persistent or stubborn. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| inane |
devoid of meaning or substance; nonsensical. |
| penance |
an act of punishment or self-discipline voluntarily undergone to show regret at having done something wrong. |
| prowess |
great skill or talent; superior ability. |
| resilience |
the ability to resume shape after being pressed or stretched. |
| rhapsody |
a musical composition having an irregular form suggesting improvisation. |
| scuttle2 |
to move or run as if in a hurry; scurry. |
| splice |
to join (two pieces of film, tape, or similar things) at the ends. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| transmute |
to change into another form, substance, state, or the like. |
| uncharacteristic |
not typical of a particular person, group, or thing, and therefore notable. |