| clemency |
the inclination to be merciful or forgiving; leniency. |
| conscription |
compulsory enrollment in military service. |
| engulf |
to cover entirely, as if by a flood. |
| entail |
to call for or bring about as a necessary accompaniment; necessarily involve. |
| gibberish |
written or spoken words that are unintelligible, needlessly obscure, or without coherent meaning. |
| infamous |
having, deserving, or causing a bad reputation; notorious or shameful. |
| inquisitive |
given to asking and inquiring; eager to learn. |
| junta |
a small group, often of military officers, acting as the rulers of a nation, especially provisionally after the overthrow of a previous government. |
| lethal |
intended to cause or capable of causing death or extreme harm; deadly. |
| spontaneous |
happening in a free way; not forced. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| timely |
happening at just the right moment. |
| vacuous |
characterized by lack of intelligence or serious intent; devoid of ideas or emotion. |
| vanquish |
to subdue or defeat by or as if by greater force; conquer; overcome. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |