cenotaphs

cenotaphs
a monument or tomb built in memory of a person or group

nepenthe

nepenthe
a legendary ancient beverage which had properties to make one who drinks it forget their troubles

excoriate

excoriate
to remove a coating, to peel or strip off a skin

apropos

apropos
fitting, appropriate

despondency

despondency
a state of hopelessness

portmanteaus

portmanteaus
a word created by combining two existing words
e.g., spork

convivial

convivial
friendly company or a jovial and cheerful attitude