circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
civilian |
of or relating to the daily life of ordinary citizens, not of the military or police. |
distort |
to twist out of shape; change the way a thing looks or acts. |
drab |
not bright; dull. |
insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
kinship |
the state or fact of being a relative or relatives, especially by birth. |
legendary |
having to do with or like a legend. |
lust |
a strong desire for something (usually followed by "for"). |
metropolitan |
having to do with a large city and the communities around it. |
oversight |
a lack of paying attention to what one is doing. |
plague |
a deadly disease, sudden invasion of harmful insects, or any terrible thing that harms many people. |
rejection |
the act of refusing to accept, take, or believe. |
restriction |
something that limits or restricts. |
setback |
something that happens that slows, stops, or reverses progress that is being made. |
symmetry |
a state in which both sides of something are balanced in size, form, or arrangement. |