| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| apotheosis |
a perfect or ideal example; epitome. |
| askance |
with distrust or suspicion. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| barrage |
a great number of things coming one after another very quickly. |
| duress |
intimidation or coercion. |
| extempore |
without plan or preparation; impromptu or improvised. |
| fealty |
faithfulness or loyalty. |
| gloaming |
late evening; dusk; twilight. |
| impinge |
to encroach. |
| laconic |
using very few words; succinct; terse. |
| lupine2 |
fierce; greedy. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| paroxysm |
a sudden strong outburst of feelings or actions. |
| symbiosis |
a close association, usually a mutually beneficial relationship, between two dissimilar organisms. |