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Noun In chess an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to later gain advantage |
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Noun A legendary bird identified with the kingfisher Adj Of or relating to the halcyon; calm peaceful; happy, golden |
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Noun A whirlpool of great size and violence; a situation resembling a whirlpool in violence and destruction. |
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Adj Tending to make worse, expressing disapproval, derogatory |
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Swiftness, rapidity of m otion or action |
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Pertaing to actors and their techniques |
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Adj Asking humbly and earnestly |
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The state of being proper |
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Verb To approach and speak to first, to confront |
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Noun An object that serves as a charm |
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Verb To move in waves or wavelike motion; to have a wavelike appearance |
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Noun A comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval |
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