GRE Word List
CLEMENCY
disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement
The meaning of the word clemency is disposition to be lenient in deciding punishments; mildness as of the weather; ADJ. clement.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| junta | group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force) |
| mealymouthed | indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive |
| acoustics | science of sound; quality that makes a room easy or hard to hear in |
| amenities | convenient features that helps to make life pleasant; social courtesies |
| penance | self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent |
| address | direct a speech to; speak to; deal with or discuss; direct one's efforts or attention to; make with a destination; N: formal speech |
| emollient | soothing or softening remedy (for the skin); ADJ. |
| martyr | one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism |
| surreptitious | done secretly; secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden |
| fructify | bear fruit; produce fruit |
