| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| astride |
over or upon and with a leg on each side of. |
| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| compensation |
something given in return for or to make up for something else. |
| epic |
having to do with a long poem that tells the story of a hero or heroine. |
| feint |
a false movement that is meant to trick an opponent by taking attention away from the real target. |
| integrate |
to bring together and mix into a whole. |
| judicial |
having to do with judges, law courts, or their activities. |
| objection |
a statement of not liking or not agreeing with something. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| plaintiff |
one who initiates a lawsuit against another. (Cf. defendant.) |
| policy1 |
a set of rules or a plan that is used as a guide for action. |
| procession |
the act of moving forward in a formal, orderly way. |
| tremor |
a shaking or trembling. |
| utmost |
of the highest or greatest degree, amount, or intensity; greatest. |