Embankment
Dam, pier, dike
Fanatic
Extremist, dogmatist, maniac
Trod
Stomp, plod, tramp
Wretch
Lowly, ill-fated
Parry
Defense, protection, back away
Onslaught
Invasion, attack, charge
Prod
Poke, jab, thrust
Lavatory
Latrine, privy, toilet
Sychophancy
Flattery, toadyism, taffy
Blither
Nonchalant, unconcerned, jolly
Incongruities
Disqualification, ineptness
Bestow
Provide, confer, present
Hurl
Toss, throw, fling
Wring
Twist, scrunch, crinkle
Denouement
Epilogue, conclusion, finale
Vigorous
Active, spirited, strong
Denunciation
Stigmatization, allegation, rebuke
Rhetoric
Eloquence, command of language
Vague
Unreadable, hazy, obscure
Veranda
Balcony, porch, gallery
Drone
Slacker, dangler, dawdle
Heap
Piel, stack, load
Scripture
Manuscript, sacred writings
Cleave
Split, rip off, intersect