beano

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

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

buoyant

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

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.

bloviate

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

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

brontide

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

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

august

Respected and impressive.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

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.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

athanasia

Immortality.

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.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.