mercy, n. clemency, [pity], [lenity], leniency, lenience, [compassion], [forgiveness], placability; [discretion], disposal; [blessing], [favor]. Antonyms: [revenge], implacability, inclemency, incompassion.
mercy seat. propitiatory.
merely, a. purely, absolutely; simply, barely, only.
merge, v. swallow up, [absorb], [immerse], [take in]; be swallowed up, be absorbed.
merger, n. [absorption].
meridian, n. [noon], [midday]; culmination, [zenith], [pinnacle], apex. Antonym: nadir.
meridian, a. [midday], meridional.
merit, n. [desert], [worth], [meed], worthiness; [worth], [excellence], goodness; [reward]; pl. [claim], [right]. Antonym: [demerit].
merit, v. [deserve], earn.
meritorious, a. [worthy], [commendable], meedful, [deserving].