Irascible
Peevish, quick-tempered
Sagacious
Discerning, clever
Apparatus
Equipment, rig, device
Catastrophe
Ruin, calamity
Sumptuous
Splendid, deluxe
Versace
Head of Medusa
Apprentice
Mentee, learner
Eulogy
Accolade, tribute
Drindled
Became less, shrank