I spied the apparition during the early hours of dusk, when the moon was on its rise, and the sun-basked land was now covered in shadow.
Calumnious - adj. - of, involving, or using calumny; slanderous; defamatory.
Politicians, the most dangerous sub-species of the human race, speak calumnious words about each other.
Canon - n. - a fundamental principle or general rule.
The priest followed the canon laid down by the church.
Countenance - n. - appearance, esp. the look or expression of the face; composure; approval or favor.
The queen's countenance revealed her disdain.
Discourse - n. - communication of thought by words; talk; conversation.
Our discourse quickly changed subject and we began speaking about the majestic power of dolphin nostrils.
Imminent - adj. - about to happen; impending.
The final round is imminent.
Perilous - adj. - involving or full of grave risk or peril; hazardous; dangerous.
The pony meandered towards the perilous cliff.
Portentous - adj. - ominously significant or indicative.
The cat sent out a portentous reply from the vending machine; he claimed to be God, and that he warmed cans of soda with his body heat.
Prodigal - adj. - wastefully or recklessly extravagant.
The prodigal son bought a new suit for each party he went to.
Sullied - adj. - soiled; defiled; stained.
The pigs sullied the farmer's new bedspread.
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