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ersatz: (of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else

alacrity: brisk and cheerful readiness

dram: a small drink of whiskey or other spirits (often used in humorous imitation of Scottish speech)

theobromine: chemistry: a bitter, volatile compound obtained from cacao seeds. It is an alkaloid resembling caffeine in its physiological effects

viscid: glutinous; sticky

puissant: archaic or poetic/literary: having great power or influence.

assiduity: constant or close attention to what one is doing

redolent: strongly reminiscent or suggestive of (something), poetic/literary: strongly smelling of something