| alluvium |
sand, soil, gravel, or the like deposited by moving water, as along a river bed. |
| argot |
the vocabulary or jargon characteristic of a specific group or class, especially of criminals. |
| astute |
keen in understanding and judgment; shrewd. |
| benign |
causing little or no harm. |
| chary |
not dispensing freely. |
| curmudgeon |
an irritable or ill-tempered person. |
| impugn |
to call into question; challenge or try to discredit. |
| inveigle |
to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery. |
| oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
| pelf |
money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| schadenfreude |
(often capitalized) pleasure derived from the misfortune of others. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| sudorific |
causing or increasing sweat, as a medication. |
| unabashed |
not feeling or showing embarrassment, uneasiness, or shame. |