| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| disposable |
meant to be thrown out after use. |
| dubious |
having or showing doubt; skeptical. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| endow |
to give money or property to. |
| enterprise |
a plan or project that is risky, bold, or difficult to carry out; undertaking. |
| extravagant |
spending too much; spending in a foolish or careless way. |
| hearty |
full of warmth and enthusiasm; friendly. |
| hobo |
a poor and homeless wanderer who usually does odd jobs for a living but may also beg or scavenge. |
| implication |
something hinted at or suggested, but not said directly. |
| modify |
to change in some way; alter. |
| optimism |
the belief that things will turn out well or that there is always hope for something good to happen. |
| optimum |
the situation, quantity, degree, or other condition that is most desirable. |
| pamphlet |
a thin book that has a paper cover, written to give information on some topic. |
| royalty |
a member of a king or queen's family, or all such persons as a group. |