| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| amity |
friendly and peaceful relations; good will. |
| asterisk |
a sign (*). It is used to show that there is other information on the page that explains the information where the sign is placed. |
| astringent |
a substance or drug that contracts body tissue and slows discharge or secretion. |
| bibulous |
addicted to alcohol; alcoholic. |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| divergence |
the act of separating and moving or leading in different directions. |
| epicene |
sharing the traits of both sexes. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| malapropism |
the humorous or ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by using a word that sounds similar to the correct word, but whose meaning is inappropriate. |
| reconnaissance |
the act or process of examining an area, especially to gain militarily useful information. |
| shyster |
a person, usually a lawyer, who uses underhanded, unethical methods. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| tamp |
to compress and pack tightly by repeated light taps. |