| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| assort |
to arrange or classify in groups; sort. |
| compulsory |
required or necessary. |
| console1 |
to give comfort in time of loss or suffering; make less sad. |
| convenience |
the quality of being useful or handy for someone's purpose or need. |
| disarm |
to take away the weapons of; divest of the means of attack or defense. |
| hostage |
someone held prisoner by a person or group trying to force another person or group to meet certain demands. |
| mockery |
contempt, derision, or ridicule, or an instance of this. |
| oversee |
to watch over and direct (others or their work); supervise. |
| plume |
a large, fluffy, colorful feather. |
| subsequent |
coming or happening after; following. |
| technique |
the particular method or way of doing or performing something. |
| thunderous |
producing a sound of or like thunder. |
| unacceptable |
not approved of or permissible because of not meeting certain standards or expectations. |
| universal |
of, having to do with, or characteristic of the whole world or the world's population. |