All terms in this list:

Smolder: To burn with no flame and little smoke.

merrymaking: Celebrating, laughter and fun

boasted: to be proud of oneself

despite: Action or behaviour displaying feelings of hatred.

interspersed: things that are scattered here and there

hazards: risk or danger

elevate: to raise or lift up

droop: hang or bend down

ornately: decorative

engulf: take over or overwhelm