| confluence |
a joining of two or more streams, or their point of junction. |
| contemptible |
deserving of scorn or moral disgust; disgraceful; dishonorable. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| forestall |
to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand. |
| malevolent |
wishing or doing evil to others; ill-willed; malicious. |
| materialistic |
being more greatly concerned with things in the world that can be acquired than with spiritual matters or values. |
| perpendicular |
at a right angle to. |
| perspicacity |
keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness. |
| piquant |
of food, having a deliciously sharp or spicy taste. |
| predominant |
being the chief or greatest in importance, status, influence, or the like. |
| strident |
harsh-sounding or loud; raucous; grating. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| temerity |
reckless or foolish boldness; rash disregard of danger. |
| usurp |
to take and hold (a right, position, office, or the like) illegally, wrongfully, or by force. |
| voluminous |
having or characterized by great size or quantity. |