| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| apprise |
to inform (often followed by "of"). |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| consummate |
of the highest order or degree. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| conversant |
familiar; acquainted; practiced (usually followed by "with" or "in"). |
| deposition |
a sworn statement, usually in writing, for use as testimony by an absent witness in a court of law. |
| dilatory |
used to cause a delay. |
| flummox |
(informal) to confuse or puzzle. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| noisome |
offensive or disgusting, especially in smell; foul. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| trabeated |
using horizontal beams or lintels as supports instead of arches. |
| uxorial |
of, pertaining to, or befitting a wife. |