| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| correlate |
to have a causal, complementary, parallel, or reciprocal relationship. |
| deride |
to ridicule or treat with scornful mockery. |
| diligent |
trying hard and steadily to achieve a goal. |
| fester |
to become filled with pus; become infected. |
| inelegant |
without taste, grace, or refinement. |
| mandatory |
ordered; required; obligatory. |
| mutable |
able or likely to change. |
| paragon |
a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. |
| repercussion |
(usually plural) a result or effect of an action or event, often occurring indirectly or unexpectedly. |
| reprove |
to criticize, usually mildly, for wrongdoing. |
| sedentary |
involving or characterized by sitting or little physical activity. |
| serendipity |
lucky coincidence or accidental discovery of something pleasant or valuable. |
| verve |
energetic enthusiasm; liveliness. |
| vitality |
exuberance; energy; vigor. |