"Aggrandizement" is a word that describes the act of making something seem larger, more important, or better than it really is. It's like when someone tries to make themselves or something they're associated with appear grander or more impressive than it truly deserves.

"Adversarially" is the adverb form of "adversarial," which means being confrontational and behaving in an opposing manner.

"Shan't" is a now uncommon contraction of "shall not." It is an old-fashioned way of expressing refusal or negation.

The verb "douse" means to drench or pour liquid, typically water, over something. It can also mean to extinguish a fire with a liquid, usually water.

"Sardoodledom" refers to exaggerated, overly dramatic, and clichéd writing often found in melodramatic theater.

"Hent" is an archaic term that means "to seize." The word "hent" is not commonly used in modern English, and writers nowadays tend to opt for other alternatives such as "seize" or "grasp."

"Hyperesthetic" is an adjective that describes an exaggerated or heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, light, or taste.