| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. |
| asylum |
a place that offers safety. |
| competent |
having the skill to do something; capable. |
| conserve |
to keep safe from loss, waste, or destruction. |
| deflate |
to cause to shrink or collapse by letting out air or gas. |
| deplete |
to lessen drastically; exhaust. |
| descendant |
one who comes from a given ancestor or ancestors. |
| enthrall |
to hold the complete attention of; fascinate. |
| heroic |
noble and courageous. |
| manageable |
capable of being handled or controlled. |
| obstruct |
to block or clog. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. |
| prosecutor |
an attorney who tries a case against an accused person in a court of law. |
| solitude |
the condition of living or being by oneself. |
| vat |
a very large barrel, tub, or tank, used for holding liquids. |