facetious /fuh-SEE-shus/, adj.

1. Given to wit and good humor; merry; sportive; jocular; as, a facetious companion.
2. Characterized by wit and pleasantry; exciting laughter; as, a facetious story or reply.

I'm in a hurry, BUT:

bug·a·boo
n. pl. bug·a·boos
also "bugbear"

1. An object of obsessive, usually exaggerated fear or anxiety
2. A recurring or persistent problem

moribund /MOR uh bund/ n.

1. Approaching death; about to die.
2. On the verge of becoming obsolete

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navvy /NAHV-ee, like "have"/ n.

A common laborer, especially one employed in construction or excavation projects.

gib /GIB, like RIB/ n.

A male cat, especially a castrated one.

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I mean, ( just read the excerpt and tell me it doesn't entice you. )

fantoccini /FAN-toh-chee-nee/ n.

puppets moved either mechanically, or manually, by strings; puppet shows.

dearth /DURTH/ n.

1. A scarce supply; a lack.
2. Shortage of food; famine.

chuff /CHUF/ n.

1. A rude, insensitive person; a boor.
2. A noisy puffing or explosive sound, such as one made by a locomotive.

v.

To blow hard and loudly

blepharospasm /BLEF-er-oh-spa-zhem/ n.

persistent winking