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(adj.) Distasteful; unpalatable
BRACKISH
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n.) The utterance of criticism or censure
ANIMADVERSION
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(adj.) Excessively dramatic or emotional
HISTRIONIC
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(n.) A chemical or person who starts a fire, literally or figuratively; (adj.) Tending to start a fire or stir up rebellion
INCENDIARY
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(adj.) Lack of judgment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning
MYOPIC
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(adj.) Open and observable; not hidden
OVERT
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(n.) Accordance with recognized usage, custom, or principles
PROPRIETY
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(n.) A maneuver, stratagem, or ploy
GAMBIT
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(adj.) Peaceful; undisturbed; happy
HALCYON
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(n.) The act of violating or profaning anything sacred
SACRILEGE
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(n.) Something that apparently has magic power
TALISMAN
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(adv.) Without delay, briefly
SUMMARILY
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(n.) A violent or turbulent situation
MAELSTROM
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(adj.) Not straightforward; shifty
DEVIOUS
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(n.) Someone who makes a request earnestly and humbly; (adj.) Asking humbly and earnestly, beseeching
SUPPLIANT
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(v.) To move in waves
UNDULATE
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(n.) Swiftness of action or motion; speed
CELERITY
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(adj.) Marked by keen interest and enthusiasm
AVID
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(adj.) Expressing disapproval
PEJORATIVE
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(v.) To speak to boldly or aggressively
ACCOST
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