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