alaksé, v. To dip the head indicating yes or acceptance. Typically this is done by angling the face downward without any other postural changes in a show of submission and consent, but the word also encompasses the Terran practice of nodding.

lezeksé, v. To lift the head indicating confidence or agreement. Typically this is done by angling the face upward without any postural changes in a show of dominance or pride. Occasionally the word is also used for excited nodding. Lezeksekía may be considered rude and was traditionally not done by the Lilitai except by a superior to an inferior.