| abnormal |
not normal or usual. |
| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| catalyst |
an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces without being affected itself. |
| democrat |
a member of the Democratic Party of the United States. |
| exposure |
the act or process of exposing. |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, especially in politics. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| notwithstanding |
in spite of; despite (sometimes used after its object rather than before). |
| oppose |
to think, act, or be against; resist. |
| ornery |
mean; stubborn. |
| recuperate |
to become healthy again after being ill. |
| reform |
the changing of wrong or bad conditions to make them better. |
| reminisce |
to recall past experiences, often with fondness or pleasure. |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. |
| waver1 |
to move back and forth in a fluttering motion; sway. |