| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| backlash |
a strong reaction against some prior development, especially political or social change. |
| codicil |
an addition or appendix, especially one modifying the terms of a will. |
| diffuse |
in the physical sciences, to flow toward regions of lower concentration. |
| dissipate |
to cause to disappear by, or as though by, dispersing or dissolving. |
| dissonant |
not in harmony or agreement; discordant. |
| irreparable |
impossible to repair, restore, or rectify. |
| nonexistent |
not having substance in reality. |
| precedent |
an action that may serve as an example for future acts of the same nature. |
| ratify |
to approve in an official way; confirm. |
| reputable |
known to be held in esteem; respected. |
| restive |
unable to remain at rest; impatient or ill at ease, especially under restraint. |
| sunder |
to tear, force, or break apart; divide. |
| vindictive |
desirous of revenge; vengeful. |
| vouch |
to promise to be true, real, or correct (usually followed by "for"). |