Jauntily
In an easy manner, lively way
Harangued
Castigated, lectured, preached to
Caitiff
Cowardly person
Sibilant
Hissing sound
Inundated
Bombarded, overpowered
Parquet
Theatre auditorium's ground floor
Incantation
Chanting, putting magical spell
Complacent
Triumphant, self-contented
Bestride
To tower over, to ride
Tantamount
As good as, equal to