buoyant

Able to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas; cheerful and optimistic.

august

Respected and impressive.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

beano

A social gathering with games and entertainment, often involving bingo.

cadge

Ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled).

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

brontide

A sound like distant thunder, thought to be caused by seismic activity.

athanasia

Immortality.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

bowdlerize

Remove material that is considered improper or offensive from (a text or account), especially with the result that it becomes weaker or less effective.

anterior

Nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.

apotheosis

The highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.

bloviate

To talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way.