| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| factor |
something that has an influence on something that happens or is one of the causes of it. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| ignorance |
lack of education or information. |
| latency |
the state of being present but not yet apparent, developed, or operative. |
| obstruction |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress. |
| pastor |
a minister or priest in charge of a church or congregation. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| prosperity |
the state of being wealthy and successful. |
| regal |
of, pertaining to, or suitable for royalty; royal. |
| renew |
to make like new; restore. |
| renovation |
the act or process of repairing and updating (a building or the like) so that the condition is improved and meets current standards. |
| shrine |
a sacred place or object that is devoted to some holy person or god. |
| somber |
sad, dismal, or full of gloom. |