beano

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

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

bloviate

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

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

buoyant

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

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

cadge

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

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.

brontide

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

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.

apotheosis

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

august

Respected and impressive.

athanasia

Immortality.

anterior

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

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.