avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

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.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

beano

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

bloviate

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

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

cadge

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

apotheosis

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

anterior

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

august

Respected and impressive.

athanasia

Immortality.

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.

buoyant

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

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.