avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

beano

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

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

bloviate

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

august

Respected and impressive.

apotheosis

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

buoyant

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

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.

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

athanasia

Immortality.

anterior

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

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

cadge

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

brontide

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