a supernatural figure that is worshipped like a god or goddess
deity
[noun]
Ex:
The
temple
was
dedicated
to
the
local
deity
of
harvest
.
clemency
[noun]
compassion shown by a person in authority, especially by reducing a punishment
Ex:
The
judge
showed
clemency
due to
the
defendant
's
remorse
.
litany
[noun]
a long and repetitive account, list, or recital, often of complaints or problems
Ex:
She
endured
a
litany
of
complaints
from
her
coworkers
.
fidelity
[noun]
the quality of showing loyalty and faithfulness to someone or something
Ex:
They
valued
his
fidelity
to
the
team
's
goals
.
proclivity
[noun]
a tendency or need that makes one want to do something, often something considered morally wrong
toady
[noun]
a person who behaves obsequiously to gain advantage from someone powerful
Ex:
She
had
no
respect
for
the
toadies
who
populated
the
royal court
.
quarry
[noun]
an animal pursued by a hunter or predator as prey
Ex:
The
hawk
swooped down
on
its
fleeing
quarry
.