Etymologies
From Latin celer, from which "accelerate" also comes
What is CELERITY?
approach, speak to, solicit
What is ACCOST?
words of praise or approval
What are ANIMADVERSIONS?
What is BRACKISH?
From Italian gamba, meaning "leg"
What is GAMBIT?
fluctuate, oscillate
What is UNDULATE?
apathetic, half-hearted
What is AVID?
In a figurative sense, calm or serene.
In a literal sense, a kind of bird
What is HALCYON?
From Dutch malen, meaning "to whirl around"
What is MAELSTROM?
charm, fetish, amulet
What is TALISMAN?
complimentary, positive, praising
What is PEJORATIVE?
Relating to actors and acting, often with a slightly negative connotation
What is HISTRIONIC?
From Latin operire, meaning "to open"
What is OVERT?
decorum, respectability, decency
What is PROPRIETY?
far-sighted
What is MYOPIC?
Relating to fire
What is INCENDIARY
From Latin summa
What is SUMMARILY?
petitioner, beggar
fair, direct, straightforward
What is SACRILEGE?