| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| burgeon |
to start to grow; send forth shoots, leaves, buds, or the like (often followed by "out" or "forth"). |
| consternation |
surprise and alarm, leading to panic, deep disappointment, or total confusion. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| eidetic |
pertaining to or designating the ability to recall images in almost perfect detail. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| insinuate |
to suggest (something derogatory) subtly and indirectly. |
| intersperse |
to place or scatter among other things. |
| minatory |
presenting a threat; menacing. |
| panegyric |
a formal speech or piece of writing devoted to publicly praising a person or thing. |
| profligate |
totally given over to immoral and shameful pursuits; dissolute. |
| purvey |
to supply or provide (especially food, drink, or other provisions). |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |