| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| ambush |
a surprise attack made from a hidden place. |
| candid |
without deception or concealment; honest; forthright. |
| confer |
to give or award. |
| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| degradation |
the act or process of bringing down or lowering in character or moral purpose. |
| inconvenient |
causing trouble or extra effort; not convenient. |
| inspiration |
a person or thing that motivates, uplifts, or gives one the confidence to do something; someone or something that inspires. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| plea |
a serious or sincere call for help; appeal. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| rejoice |
to be full of joy or show great pleasure (sometimes followed by "in"). |
| salvage |
the act of saving property from destruction. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| strut |
to walk in a proud or vain manner. |