| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| dote |
to have or show too much love or affection (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| entity |
anything that exists objectively and distinctly, whether nonliving or living; thing or being. |
| flaccid |
without firmness; soft; flabby. |
| imitative |
of, involving, or characterized by reproduction or copying; not original. |
| inimical |
having or tending to have a bad effect; harmful or adverse. |
| interminable |
endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long. |
| malign |
to speak badly of or tell harmful lies about. |
| mettle |
toughness of character; courage. |
| parity |
equality in amount, status, strength, or the like. |
| peccadillo |
a minor sin or offense, or a slight fault. |
| scrutinize |
to look at closely and carefully, with attention to detail. |
| sojourn |
to live for a short time in a place; stay temporarily. |
| turbid |
clouded or murky because of stirred-up particles or sediment; muddy. |
| vantage |
a position or situation that offers a broad or especially good view, comprehension, or the like. |