1. pall
A pall fell over the group when they realized they may go to gail.
(something (such as a cloud of smoke) that covers a place and makes it dark)
2. quixotic
Quixotic Don Quixote loved impossible challenges, and found magic and romance in everyday things.
(hopeful or romantic in a way that is not practical)
3. ameliorate
We are handing out free food to try to ameliorate the lives of the poor.
(to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc. )
4. gobble
Don't gobble your food! You might choke yourself!
(to swallow or eat (something) quickly )