bric-a-brac
assorted small decorative items
cauterized
burned to stop bleeding, such as in a medical procedure
churlish
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way
daft
confused, stupid, or deranged
embalmed
prepared for burial, typically by replacing the blood with a special fluid to halt decomposition
fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail
frizzled
uncontrollably curled and tangled
harking
alerting or calling in an attempt to guide
incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
leer
to overtly look at, ogle, or gaze upon disrespectfully
lief
as happily; as gladly
noggin
one-quarter of an Imperial pint (about half an Imperial cup), or two "glasses." An archaic term of measurement. Also used as a slang term for somebody's head.
pompous
with excessive pride and dignity
portly
of large size; overweight
primly
daintily, carefully, and with decorum
rampant
walking or running wildly or in an out-of-control manner
stalemate
a situation in which neither person can obtain an advantage (from chess)
uncouth
coarse and uncultured
unendowed
not having been given
velveteen
a plush cloth similar to velvet, but far less expensive, often used in children's clothing or toys
