a person who defeats an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.

awaiting decision or settlement.

make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

a national legislative body, especially that of the US.

deserving or arousing pity.

the condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place.

a writing desk with drawers and typically an angled top opening downward to form a writing surface.

a number of birds of one kind feeding, resting, or traveling together.

that is solely or no more or better than what is specified.

a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.

making a loud and confused noise.

resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction.

a thing that is not what it is purported to be.

the action of deluding or the state of being deluded.

a member of a senate.

teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.

the action of providing or supplying something for use.

the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration.

the position or status of a clerk, especially in the legal profession.

an amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges.

a part or portion of a larger amount which is divided among a number of people, or to which a number of people contribute.

relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

(of an amount) small or meager.