| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| appellation |
a name, title, or other designation. |
| baleful |
threatening harm; full of malice; ominous. |
| élan |
enthusiasm or vigor. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| expostulate |
to argue earnestly with someone, usually against an intended action; remonstrate. |
| harrow |
to go over or break up with a harrow. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| hypocrisy |
the practice or an instance of stating or pretending to hold beliefs or principles that one does not actually live by; insincerity. |
| inadvertent |
not planned or intended; unintentional. |
| luminary |
a famous, important, or inspirational person. |
| modular |
designed with standardized units that may be arranged or connected in a variety of ways. |
| opiate |
something that induces relaxation, calm, or stupor. |
| pronate |
to turn or rotate (the hand or forearm) so that the palm of the hand faces down or backwards. |
| untoward |
unexpected and unfortunate. |