Baubles are trinkets or novelty items that cost little.

An anomaly is an abnormality.

Dictators and tyrants are often described as despotic

Hearten means to cheer someone up.

Penury means extreme poverty to the point of homelessness and begging in the streets. 

Aplomb is the ultimate test for cool: grace under pressure.

Abide means to be able to live with, or stand.

Indisposed is a way to describe someone who's feeling sick.

To designate is to give something a specific status. 

Horrendous means dread or fear. 

The act of moving something forward is called propulsion. 

Apotheosis means epitome or perfection.

A wedge is a block of wood that keeps a door propped open, or a problem that pulls people apart.

Unpalatable describes something that tastes really bad.

Amity refers to a peaceful, friendly nature.

 Limbo refers to an imaginary place for lost or forgotten things.

Prepossession is a prejudice or a preconceived idea about something. 

Amicably means politely or nicely.

Toady means trying to gain favor by cringing or flattering.

A surge is a sudden strong swelling, like a tsunami wave.