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.