legitimate
based on known statements or events or conditions
deploy
place troops or weapons in battle formation
prerogative
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
countenance
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
incandescent
emitting light as a result of being heated
clemency
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
benign
kindness of disposition or manner
malignant
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)
comprehensive
including all or everything
alluring
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
animated
having life or vigor or spirit
verdict
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
disdain
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
