| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| coalesce |
to grow together or unite to form a single body or organization; unify; fuse. |
| effete |
marked by excessive refinement or delicateness of taste. |
| emote |
to express or simulate feelings, especially in an exaggerated or theatrical manner. |
| foible |
a minor flaw or weakness in personality, character, or behavior. |
| fracas |
a noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
| germane |
having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant. |
| imprimatur |
any official permission or sanction. |
| insouciant |
having no cares or anxieties; light-hearted; carefree. |
| ontogeny |
the process of biological growth and development of a particular living organism. |
| opprobrious |
expressing condemnation or scorn; accusing of shameful behavior. |
| pliant |
easily flexed; supple. |
| sanctimony |
a pretense of righteousness or piety; feigned devotion or holiness. |
| tort |
in law, any civil rather than criminal harm or injury that violates the implicit duty of each citizen not to harm others, and for which one may bring a civil suit and collect compensation. |
| truculent |
extremely hostile or belligerent; inclined to fight. |