Depredation (n.) and Despoil (v.)

1. Depredation (n.): Predatory attack, a raid that results in damage or loss.
-When I saw the mouth-watering garlic surf & turf burrito I kenw that a depredation was about to take place.
2. Despoil (v.): to take everything; plunder.
-Three houses in one town were despoiled over the weekend by a pair of masked bandits.

Baroque (adj.) and Brusque (adj.)

1. Baroque (adj.): Extravagant.
-The entrance to the house with it's massive chandelier up above and gigantic mural of the couple overwhelming the sight was fitting with the baroque lifestyle of the owners.
2. Brusque (adj.): Sudden in manner or speech.
-His brusque response made it obvious that he had something to hide.

Canard (n.)

1. Canard (n.): A false statement or rumor.
-Unfortunately for the high-schooler, the canard of the night's event was much more interesting than the truth to the point that years later as a grown man he no longer even remember the real story.

Derision (n.)

1. Derision (n.): The act of mocking; ridicule; mockery.
-A day of derision from the boss left the employees deflated.

Bungler (n.)

1. Bungler (n.): Someone who makes mistakes because of incompetence. A clumsy person.
-His mom did not let Jared carry the turkey to the table on Thanksgiving because he had a reputation for being a major bungler.

Bumptious (adj.)

1. Bumptious (adj.): Arrogant.
-To many, Steve Jobs was bumptious to not consider Android a threat in the mobile industry.

Corpulence (n.)

1. Corpulence (n.): Obesity.
-The man's corpulence could be explained simply by looking at his diet and exercise habits.

Conviviality (n.)

1. Conviviality (n.): A fondness for festiveness or joviality.
-Even though she was only part of the group for a few months, her conviviality made everyone miss her presence.

Coterie (n.)

1. Coterie (n.): A small group of people with shared interests or tastes; a clique.
-There are some nights that you may not remember details of years down the line except knowing that you shared it with your coterie.

Commodious (adj.)

1. Commodious (adj.): Spacious, roomy, comfortable.
-The lifestyle of a rancher requires the commodious mid-west plains.