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mawkish (adjective)
Def: characterized by sickly sentimentality; weakly emotional; maudlin.

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entre nous (adverb)
Def: between ourselves; confidentially.

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reverence (noun)
Def: a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.

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refulgent (adjective)
Def: shining brightly; radiant; gleaming.

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dacker (verb)
Def: to totter or stagger.

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monadnock (noun)
Def: a residual hill or mountain standing well above the surface of a surrounding area.

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da capo (adverb)
Def: repeated from the beginning (used as a musical direction).

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galore (adverb)
Def: in abundance; in plentiful amounts.

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Brobdingnagian (adjective)
Def: of huge size; gigantic; tremendous.

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verdure (noun)
Def: green vegetation, especially grass or herbage.

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wakame (noun)
Def: a brown seaweed of coastal Japan, Korea, and other areas, usually dried for use in soups, salads, and side dishes.

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bombastic (adjective)
Def: (of speech, writing, etc.) high-sounding; high-flown; pretentious.

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finagle (verb)
Def: to get or achieve something by guile, trickery, or manipulation.

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toothsome (adjective)
Def: pleasing to the taste; palatable.

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convivium (noun)
Def: a banquet, feast, or gathering.

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cavort (verb)
Def: to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner.

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auberge (noun)
Def: an inn; hostel.

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smithereens (plural noun)
Def: small pieces; bits.

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vertiginous (adjective)
Def: liable or threatening to cause the dizzying sensation of vertigo.

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enervate (verb)
Def: to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken.

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soi-disant (adjective)
Def: so-called.