| bulwark |
a wall or wall-like structure, often made of earth and used for defense; rampart. |
| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| faddish |
relating to or having the nature of a passing fashion or craze. |
| fiscal |
pertaining to public or governmental finances. |
| guise |
external appearance or semblance, especially if deceptive. |
| hone |
to make more effective or adept; perfect. |
| incongruous |
not suitable or fitting; out of place. |
| ingrain |
to impress (habits, ideas, values, or the like) deeply and firmly in one's nature or mind. |
| manifesto |
a public statement of principles and intentions, usually by an organized political group or person. |
| profundity |
that which involves great insight or intellectual depth. |
| reconstitute |
to put together or form again. |
| risqué |
very close to indecency or indelicacy; sexually suggestive; racy. |
| sanction |
permission for an action; approval. |
| sumptuous |
large, lavish, or splendid, especially when created at great cost. |
| urbane |
refined in manner; polished; elegant. |