alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

august

Respected and impressive.

beano

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

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

bloviate

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

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

apotheosis

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

athanasia

Immortality.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

cadge

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

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.

buoyant

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

anterior

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

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

brontide

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