beano

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

buoyant

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

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

apotheosis

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

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

athanasia

Immortality.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

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.

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.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

august

Respected and impressive.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

anterior

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

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

bloviate

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

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.