| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| enforce |
to put in force; make people obey. |
| hearth |
the floor of a fireplace, or the stone or brick area in front of it. |
| helm |
a wheel or lever used for steering a ship. |
| legislate |
to create a law or laws. |
| ordain |
to admit to the clergy as a priest, minister, or rabbi in a formal ceremony. |
| psychology |
the study or science of the mind and of the ways that people feel and act. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| resignation |
the act of giving up a job or other position, or a formal letter announcing this. |
| revenue |
money gained from selling property or investing money. |
| smug |
confident of or satisfied with oneself to the point of annoying other people; complacent. |
| subscribe |
to agree to pay for a certain number of issues of a publication such as a magazine. |
| subsidize |
to provide financial assistance for; support with money. |
| taper |
to narrow. |