| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| deleterious |
harmful or injurious, as to health. |
| fallacious |
based on unsound logic; in error; illogical. |
| figment |
something imaginary or invented. |
| indolent |
inclined to avoid exertion or effort; lazy. |
| intolerance |
inability or unwillingness to accept the existence or validity of opinions, beliefs, customs, and practices different from one's own. |
| obnoxious |
offensive or not pleasant. |
| remuneration |
pay, reward, or compensation. |
| resurgent |
surging or rising once again; coming back. |
| resuscitate |
to bring back to life or consciousness; revive. |
| singe |
to burn slightly on the surface, end, or edge. |
| stricture |
that which restricts or constrains. |
| undulate |
to move in waves or a wavelike motion. |
| valediction |
a farewell speech, especially one given by a student of the highest honors at a graduation ceremony. |
| wheedle |
to try to persuade or influence by coaxing or flattery; cajole. |