DMW Vocab List Flashcards
1
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Regard with disgust and hatred
A
Abhor
2
Q
A written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official
A
Affidavit
3
Q
Concerned with or dealing with applications for decisions to be reversed
A
Appellate
4
Q
Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior
A
Capricious
5
Q
Disposition to show compassion or forgiveness
A
Clemency
6
Q
Deserving blame
A
Culpable
7
Q
Tending to clear from a charge of fault or guilt
A
Exculpatory
8
Q
Relating to a state governor
A
Gubernatorial
9
Q
An order to bring a jailed person before a judge or court to find out if the person should be in jail
A
Habeas corpus
10
Q
(Of a person or wrongful act) wicked
A
Heinous
11
Q
Poor or needy
A
Indigent
12
Q
Go to law
A
Litigate
13
Q
A temporary prohibition of an activity
A
Moratorium
14
Q
Profit or reward
A
Pay dirt
15
Q
A preliminary examination of a witness
A
Voir dire
