GRE Word List
CLEMENCY
disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
The meaning of the word clemency is disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due.
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| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| interminable | having or seeming to have no end |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
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| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| overthrow | overturn |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| descry | to catch sight of |