| articulate |
able to speak or express oneself in a clear way. |
| denunciation |
the act of verbally condemning or attacking. |
| derogatory |
having the purpose or effect of detracting; disparaging. |
| fitful |
occurring at irregular intervals. |
| gallantry |
admirable courage. |
| grandiose |
pretentious or pompous. |
| incur |
to become liable for or bring upon oneself (usually some unwanted or harmful consequence). |
| intractable |
not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded. |
| marauder |
one who raids or invades in order to plunder. |
| nominal |
in name alone. |
| permissive |
allowing much, often excessive, freedom of behavior; lenient. |
| roil |
to disturb or anger; agitate. |
| scathing |
harshly condemning; brutal. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| venial |
able to be excused, pardoned, or forgiven, as a minor error, offense, or sin. (Cf. mortal.) |