| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| attenuate |
to cause to be thin, rarefied, or fine. |
| attune |
to adjust so as to be harmonious. |
| cognizant |
aware; informed (usually followed by "of"). |
| cognomen |
a last name; surname. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| desideratum |
something that is needed or wanted. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| fungible |
interchangeable. |
| incredulous |
not able to believe something. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| internecine |
of or pertaining to conflict, discord, or struggle within a group. |
| misanthrope |
someone who hates or distrusts humanity. |
| pusillanimous |
shamefully timid; cowardly. |
| reprise |
repetition of a musical phrase or theme in an identical or slightly altered way. |