| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| caparison |
decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness. |
| cravat |
a scarf or band of cloth tied loosely about the neck. |
| epistemology |
the branch of philosophy dealing with the origin, nature, and limits of human knowledge. |
| facsimile |
an exact copy or duplicate of something printed or of a picture. |
| gambit |
a tactic or maneuver designed to gain an advantage, especially one that involves some sacrifice on one's part. |
| hackneyed |
made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase. |
| halcyon |
tranquil; peaceful; calm. |
| lenitive |
mitigating pain, discomfort, or distress; soothing. |
| modus operandi |
a method of accomplishing something; way of working. |
| otiose |
having no purpose or use; unnecessary or futile. |
| pedagogy |
the act, process, or profession of teaching. |
| penury |
severe poverty; pennilessness. |
| pretentious |
assuming or marked by an air of importance or superiority that is unwarranted. |
| sepsis |
infection, especially by pus-forming bacteria in the blood or tissues. |