| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| animus |
a feeling or attitude of enmity. |
| denigrate |
to deny the worth of; sneer at; belittle. |
| indomitable |
too strong to be subdued or discouraged; unconquerable. |
| lattice |
a flat framework made with strips of wood or other material. The strips cross each other and have open spaces in between. A lattice is often used as a screen on a porch or in a garden. |
| oblique |
not direct or straightforward in intent, means, or achievement; indirect or devious. |
| parlance |
manner of speaking or writing, especially word choice; vernacular. |
| parturient |
giving birth or about to give birth; in labor. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| plaudit |
(often plural) an enthusiastic show of approval, such as a round of applause or a very favorable review. |
| revetment |
a facing of stone, masonry, or the like to support or protect a wall, embankment, or mound of earth. |
| sartorial |
of or pertaining to tailors or tailored clothing, especially men's clothing. |
| shibboleth |
a slogan, phrase, or belief that characterizes or is held devotedly by a group. |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |