deceit

the act of trying to get someone to believe something wrong or false

mishap

an unlucky accident

famished

extremely hungry

mantel

a shelf above a fireplace

potluck

a meal or party to which each of the guests contributes a dish

hubcap

a metal or plastic cover for the hub of a motor vehicle's wheel

frantic

wild with fear, nervousness, or excitement

quaint

pretty in an unusual or old-fashioned way

abstain

deciding not do or enjoy something