| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| appellative |
a descriptive name or title, as "Terrible" in "Ivan the Terrible". |
| Byzantine |
characterized by complexity and intrigue. |
| conjoin |
to combine for a common purpose. |
| credulous |
disposed to believe, especially on scanty evidence; gullible. |
| derision |
mockery or ridicule. |
| heinous |
extremely wicked or despicable; atrocious. |
| impediment |
an obstacle or hindrance. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| perquisite |
a payment or benefit in addition to the wages or salary associated with a position. |
| pinchbeck |
false, sham, or counterfeit. |
| sagacious |
possessing or characterized by good judgment and common sense; wise. |
| stochastic |
of, or arising from chance or probability. |
| unadulterated |
unmixed with or undiluted by additives or extraneous elements; pure; complete. |
| virago |
a shrewish, domineering woman; nag or scold. |