appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

brontide

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

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

august

Respected and impressive.

buoyant

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

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

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.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

bloviate

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

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.

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

cadge

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

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

athanasia

Immortality.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

beano

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