Querulous
Argumentative and difficult to come into agreement
Aristocracy
The upper-class group of individuals
Dinginess
Dirtiness or something associated with darkness
Commiseration
Having sympathy for self or others
Melodrama
Appealing to emotions using thrilling actions and overstated characters
Spittoons
Earthenware or metallic pots
Acquiesce
Coming to an agreement
Deride
Make a mockery
Countenance
To put up with or tolerate
Ingenuity
Resourceful or clever initiative which is considered original