List D

Question 1

clemency

Answer 1

(noun): a power to in some way lower or moderate the harshness of a punishment; leniency; mercy.

Life in prison is a far more effective deterrent than the death penalty, which, in some cases, actually represents an act of clemency for the criminal.

Question 2

viable

Answer 2

capable of working successfully; effective

While many see the death penalty as a viable method of combating violent, premeditated murder, it is clear that the death penalty is an inhumane act that contradicts core American values.

Question 3

moratorium

Answer 3

a temporary prohibition of an activity

Question 4

ashen

Answer 4

of the pale gray color of ash

During the 1960s Great Debates, Richard Nixon looked ashen and miserable.

Question 4

pallor

Answer 4

an unhealthy pale appearance

Some say Nixon lost the election because of his pallor face.

Question 4

fledgling

Answer 4

something that is immature or new

Question 5

bounteous

Answer 5

(archaic) generously giving or given

“a bounteous harvest”

Question 5

bounteous

Answer 5

(archaic) generously giving or given

“a bounteous harvest”

Question 6

mollify/placate

Answer 6

to soothe anger

Question 7

panopticon

Answer 7

A social mechanism of control where people know that while they are not watched all the time, they may be watched at any time.