Agog
adjective, Very eager or curious to hear or see something
Plethora
noun, a large or excessive amount
Abreast
adjective, Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information
Extant
adjective, still in existence; surviving
maverick
n. an unorthodox person or rebel
Doff
verb, Remove (an item of clothing)
Quibble
verb, Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
Bombastic
adjective, High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated Synonyms: pompous, blustering, turgid
Diurnal
adjective, (Of animals) active in the daytime
notoriety
n. fame for doing something negative or criminal
Gist
noun, the substance or essence of a speech or text
Coffer
noun, the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution
Gossamer
adjective, Used to refer to something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate
Forestall
verb, Prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking action ahead of time
brazen
adj. bold or open to the point of shocking
Loll
verb, Sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way
Largesse
noun, Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others
Droll
adjective, Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Erstwhile
adjective, former
spurious
adj. fake or false
Goad
verb, Provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction
Bilk
verb, Obtain or withhold money from (someone) by deceit or without justification
Natty
adjective, (of a person or an article of clothing) smart and fashionable
Gerontocracy
noun, a state, society, or group governed by old people
profligate
adj. extravagant and wasteful, esp. in an immoral way