| congressional |
(sometimes capitalized) of or pertaining to a legislative congress, especially the U.S. Congress. |
| constitutional |
having to do with a constitution. |
| contemporary |
happening in or belonging to the same period of time. |
| convention |
a formal meeting or gathering where people discuss shared interests. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| diverse |
of different kinds or sorts. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| embitter |
to make bitter the feelings or attitude of (someone). |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| firsthand |
from the source; directly. |
| futile |
unlikely to produce or incapable of producing a desired result; ineffective; useless. |
| jubilant |
having or showing great joy; having a happy feeling of success. |
| mechanism |
the working or moving part or process that causes a result. |
| oral |
spoken, rather than written; carried out by speaking. |
| valor |
boldness in facing danger; courage; bravery. |