beano

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

august

Respected and impressive.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

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.

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

apotheosis

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

bloviate

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

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

anterior

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

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

buoyant

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

athanasia

Immortality.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

cadge

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

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

brontide

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

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.