| adversary |
a person, group, or thing that is against another; opponent; enemy. |
| dais |
a raised platform for speakers or the seating of special guests. |
| ductile |
able to withstand stress without breaking, as in drawing out into wire or pounding thin. |
| expendable |
considered able to be replaced, given up, or sacrificed. |
| farce |
anything improbable, absurd, or empty of meaning; mockery; sham. |
| flagrant |
exceptionally or glaringly noticeable. |
| iridescent |
emitting or reflecting a lustrous play of colors covering the spectrum, like a rainbow. |
| oratory1 |
the art of public speaking. |
| populous |
having a large population. |
| preemptive |
of or relating to a strike or attack such as a bid in bridge or a military attack, made in anticipation of or to prevent an opposing strike. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| rabble1 |
a confused and uncontrolled crowd; disorderly mob. |
| rejoinder |
a response to a reply; retort. |
| staunch2 |
unwaveringly firm or loyal. |
| stipend |
any periodic payment of money, such as a salary or allowance. |