| amorphous |
lacking definite form, shape, or character. |
| backfire |
to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted. |
| belligerent |
having a fighting character; aggressive. |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. |
| emanate |
to come or send forth; issue or emit. |
| imperfection |
a flaw or fault. |
| incarnate |
having bodily form; personified. |
| liquidate |
to pay off or settle (a debt or the like). |
| nub |
the main point, gist, or essence of something. |
| onus |
an unwanted but necessary task; burden. |
| precinct |
an area in a town or city that forms a separate district for voting or that is looked after by one police unit. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| referendum |
the submission of a legislative measure to a vote by the general public, or the vote thus taken. |
| rigorous |
showing strictness or sternness. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |