Vocabulary Lesson 18

meticulous

adj. extremely careful; overly precise or fussy about details; painstaking

mandatory

adj. required; obligatory

mannerism

n. a distinctive personal trait; an idiosyncrasy; an exaggerated or unnatural style or habit, as in speech or dress

ultimatum

n. a final demand or proposition, especially one whose refusal implies an end to negotiations of the risk of force.

clemency

n. leniency or mercy, especially towards an enemy; a lenient or merciful act; mildness

submission

n. obedience; the act of giving in; humbleness

mettle

n. quality of character; courage; spirit

inhibition

n. the act of holding back; an inner belief, feeling, or force that checks one's actions, thoughts, or feelings; restraint

protocol

n. the code prescribing formal etiquette and precedence for official ceremonies and dealings, as with diplomats and the military; an original draft or record of a negotiation or document

harass

v. to trouble, worry, annoy, or irritate; to attack repeatedly