beano
A social gathering with games and entertainment, often involving bingo.
appetency
A strong desire or inclination.
agog
Very eager or curious to hear or see something.
bilious
Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.
brouhaha
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.
cadge
Ask for or obtain (something to which one is not strictly entitled).
bloviate
To talk at length, especially in an inflated or empty way.
bugbear
A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.
bellicose
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
apotheosis
The highest point in the development of something; culmination or climax.
athanasia
Immortality.
buoyant
Able to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas; cheerful and optimistic.
arcadian
Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.
alacrity
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
acedia
Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.
brontide
A sound like distant thunder, thought to be caused by seismic activity.
august
Respected and impressive.
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.
bosky
Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.
blight
A thing that spoils or damages something.
avuncular
Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.
bibulous
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
anterior
Nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.
apoplectic
Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.
antediluvian
Ridiculously old-fashioned.