A character in a novel or a play
Persona
A departure from what is proper, right, expected, or normal
Aberration
Long-winded and wordy
Prolix
To jump or skip about playfully
Gambol
Synonym of beneficial
Salubrious
Keenness of insight
Acumen
Antonym of successful
Abortive
Fond of making jokes
Waggish
To intimidate by a stern or overbearing manner
Browbeat
Synonym of alcoholic
Bibulous
A curse; the act of cursing
Imprecation
Synonym of notify
Apprise
Conductive to health or well-being
To howl or screech like a cat
Caterwaul
Antonym of impartial
Tendentious
A trite or commonplace remark
Bromide
Subordinate or supplementary
Ancillary
Clownish or funny in a crazy, bizarre, or ludicrous way
Zany
To make weak or feeble
Debilitate
Synonym of see-through
Diaphanous
A small, showy ornament of little value or use
Bauble
To outline or sketch broadly
Adumrate
Intended to instruct, especially morally
Didactic
To make less serious by or severe by glossing over
Palliate
Antonym of muse
Incubus