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Just Mercy #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anomaly | something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected |
| aptitude | a natural ability to do something |
| contentious | causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial |
| precariously | in a way that is not securely in a position and is likely to fall or collapse |
| perjury | the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath |
| candid | truthful and straightforward; frank |
| impunity | exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action |
| egregious | outstandingly bad; shocking |
| coerce | persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats |
| anonymity | the condition of being anonymous |
| myriad | a countless or extremely great number |
| recidivism | the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend |
| proliferate | increase rapidly in numbers; multiple |
| terse | sparing in the use of words; abrupt |
| defamation | the action of damaging the good reputation of someone |
| malice | the intention of desire to do evil; ill will |
| preeminent | surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way |
| pervasive | (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people |
| prudent | acting with or sharing care and thought for the future |
| reciprocal | given, felt, or done in return |