beano

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

bellicose

Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

buoyant

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

acedia

Spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

bosky

Covered by trees or bushes; wooded.

athanasia

Immortality.

bloviate

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

blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

bilious

Affected by or associated with nausea or vomiting.

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.

apotheosis

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

apoplectic

Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

alacrity

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

anterior

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

bugbear

A cause of obsessive fear, irritation, or loathing.

august

Respected and impressive.

brontide

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

bibulous

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

agog

Very eager or curious to hear or see something.

appetency

A strong desire or inclination.

antediluvian

Ridiculously old-fashioned.

brouhaha

A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.

avuncular

Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person.

arcadian

Idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled.