| annex |
to add or attach to something larger. |
| arc |
any curved line; anything shaped like a bow or curve. |
| compatible |
able to exist or function harmoniously with another. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| nocturnal |
happening in the night. |
| portray |
to make a picture of in images or words. |
| revelation |
the act of revealing. |
| simplicity |
the condition or quality of being easy to understand or do. |
| swarm |
to come together or move as a large group or mass. |
| wretched |
characterized by or causing misery and suffering. |