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myriad (a/n)

very large in number, or having great variety: They offered no solution for all our myriad problems. There are myriad ways in which global warming can imperil the environment.

brook

a small stream: I could hear the sound of a babbling brook.(syn creek)

babble

(of a stream) to make the low, continuous noise of water flowing over stones:/to talk or say something in a quick, confused, excited, or silly way: The children babbled excitedly among themselves. She was babbling something about her ring being stolen.

crooked

not forming a straight line, or having many bends: You have to drive slowly on these crooked country roads. His front teeth are crooked. (also dishonest)

at someone's behest/at the behest of someone

because someone has asked or ordered you to do something: The budget proposal was adopted at the mayor's behest.

intinerary

a detailed plan or route of a trip: The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary.

impromptu (off the cuff)

done or said without earlier planning or preparation: an impromptu party/performance

extemporaneous

done or said without any preparation or thought: an extemporaneous speech

amid

among/in the middle of or surrounded by: On the floor, amid mounds of books, were two small envelopes. The new perfume was launched amidst a fanfare of publicity.

quaint

attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned: a quaint old cottage

ramble

to walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside: I love to ramble through the fields and lanes in this part of the country. Let's go rambling tomorrow.(talk/write in a confused way)

roam (syn wander)

to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do/someone's hands or eyes roam, they touch or look in many different places/to have sexual relationships or experiences outside of your marriage or usual relationship

immerse

to put something or someone completely under the surface of a liquid: The shells should be immersed in boiling water for two minutes./to become completely involved in something

hazard

to risk doing something, especially making a guess, suggestion, etc.: I wouldn't like to hazard a guess./to risk doing something that might cause harm to someone or something else:

treacherous

A person who is treacherous deceives someone who trusts them, or has no loyalty: Vargas plays the part of a treacherous aristocrat who betrays his king and country. I feel a bit treacherous to my own sex if I ever make general criticisms of women.

intervene

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse: The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.

pitfall

a likely mistake or problem in a situation: The store fell into one of the major pitfalls of small business, borrowing from suppliers by paying bills late. There's a video that tells new students about pitfalls to avoid.

incredulous

not wanting or not able to believe something, and usually showing this: A few incredulous spectators watched on as Paterson, ranked 23rd in the world, beat the champion.

insidious

(of something unpleasant or dangerous) gradually and secretly causing harm: High blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms.