Adjectives
Desirous of something to the point of greed; desirously eager
Avid
To move in waves or with a wavelike motion
Undulate
A comment indicating strong criticism
Animadversion
Open, not hidden, expressed in a way that is easily recognized
Overt
The state of being proper; appropriateness
Propriety
having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink
Brackish
To approach and speak to first; to confront in a challenging or aggressive way
Accost
Swiftness, rapidity of motion or action
Celerity
Tending to make worse; expressing disapproval or disparagement
Perjorative
Improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred
Sacrilege
straying or wandering from a straight or direct course; done or acting in a shifty or underhanded way
Devious
An opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to gain a later advantage
Gambit
Without delay or formality; briefly
Summarily
An object that serves as a charm or is believed to confer magical powers
Talisman
Pertaining to actors and their techniques; theatrical
Histrionic
A legendary bird identified with the kingfisher; peaceful
Halcyon
Asking humbly and earnestly
Suppliant
Nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of the situation
Myopic
A whirlpool of great size and violence
Maelstrom