affectation - behavior not natural to oneself designed to impress others
arduous - demanding great effort, labor and mental care
aversion - a feeling of extreme repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
carouse - to go on a loud, merry drinking spree
conspicuous - easily noticeable as to attract attention; obvious
embellish - to add exaggerated details of an account to heighten its attractiveness
exploit - a notable or brilliant act
gregarious - seeking and enjoying the companionship of others; sociable
incongruous - inconsistent, unharmonious with what is logical or usual within a thing
intrinsic - belonging to the fundamental nature of a thing; inherent
intuitive - possessing great insight without the use of rational processes
irreverence - disrespect or lack of seriousness
meningitis - inflammation of the meninges of the spinal cord and brain usually caused by a bacterial infection
pinnacle - the highest point of achievement
pithy - having meaningful substance and point
prodigal - recklessly extravagant and wasteful
profusion - a lavish, unrestrained supply
smitten - to have been affected with deep feeling as if stricken
venture - to take on the risks or dangers of
wanderlust - a strong impulse toward wandering or travel