1.
Clemency, noun: leniency and compassion shown
toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
In the final moments of the trial, during
his closing speech, Philips was nearly begging the judge for clemency.
2.
Antedate, verb: precede in time
Harry was so unknowledgeable that he was
unaware the Egyptian pharaohs antedated the American Revolution.
3.
Obdurate, adjective: unable to be persuaded or
moved emotionally; stubborn; unyielding
No number of pleas and bribes would get him
to change his obdurate attitude.
4.
Raffish, adjective: marked by a carefree
unconventionality or disreputable
The men found him raffish, but the women
adored his smart clothes and casual attitude.
5.
Start, verb: to suddenly move in a particular
direction
All alone in the mansion, Jane started when
she heard a sound.
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