| absolve |
to free from consequences, blame, or guilt. |
| canvass |
to conduct a survey of; poll. |
| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| excoriate |
to denounce or criticize severely. |
| fragility |
the condition of being delicate and easily broken. |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| incise |
to cut into the surface of. |
| luxuriant |
growing thickly and in great numbers; lush. |
| mores |
the behaviors and manners accepted and expected in a social group, embodying its fundamental moral standards. |
| opinionated |
having definite and unchangeable views of things, often seemingly on all subjects. |
| paraphernalia |
(used with a singular or plural verb) furnishings or equipment, especially that used in a particular job or activity. |
| perforate |
to make a hole in. |
| stint |
to refrain from spending; to be sparing or frugal. |
| sublime |
exalted or noble; lofty. |
| temperamental |
changeable as to mood, nature, operability, or the like; unpredictable. |