| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| consequently |
as a result; therefore. |
| distaste |
dislike or repugnance. |
| hence |
from this moment; from now. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| monarchy |
government by or in the name of a king, queen, or similar ruler, whose power may be strong or limited. |
| parish |
a district of a Christian religion that has its own church and priest or minister. |
| passport |
an official document that shows that the holder is a citizen of a country. A passport gives one the right to travel in other countries and return to one's own country. |
| perish |
to die or be destroyed by violence or in some other way that is not natural. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| publicize |
to make widely known; advertise. |
| restrict |
to keep within limits. |
| simplicity |
the condition or quality of being easy to understand or do. |
| thereafter |
following that; from then on. |
| toxin |
any poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or living organisms. |