Mondegreen - a misunderstood or misinterpreted word or phrase resulting from a mishearing of the lyrics of a song.

Ostensible - stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Ponderous - slow and clumsy because of great weight.

"her footsteps were heavy and ponderous"

Quid - a slang expression for the British pound sterling, or the British pound (GBP), the currency of the United Kingdom (U.K.)

Rapscallion - a mischievous person.

"they were the rapscallions behind this practical joke"  

Serendipity - the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

a fortunate stroke of serendipity

Tranquility - the quality or state of being tranquil; calm.


"passing cars are the only noise that disturbs the tranquility of rural life"

Umbrage- To be offended or angered by something rude

Vastness -  very great extent or size; immensity.

"the vastness of outer space"

Waggish - humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner.

Vestibule - an antechamber, hall, or lobby next to the outer door of a building

 Moonlight:

Waggish - humorous in a playful, mischievous, or facetious manner. 

Xerophtalmia: 

abnormal dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea of the eye, with inflammation and ridge formation, typically associated with vitamin A deficiency.

Yonder - the far distance.

"attempting to fly off into the wild blue yonder"

Zeitgeist – The general mood of a period of history based on the prevailing beliefs at the time. 

During the Joseon era, the current zeitgeist was all for multiple wives,

Abigail  A lady’s maid!