| circumference |
the line that forms the outside edge of a circle or other round figure or area. |
| congest |
to fill to excess; overcrowd; clog. |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| countenance |
facial expression or general appearance. |
| disdain |
an attitude or display of contempt; scorn. |
| distinguished |
known for excellence; admired. |
| encompass |
to surround or enclose. |
| infer |
to make a guess based on facts and observations; conclude. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| interpersonal |
of or pertaining to a relationship or interaction between people. |
| justification |
something that explains, rationalizes, or defends. |
| mitigate |
to lessen the force, severity, or impact of. |
| strenuous |
marked by great effort or energy; vigorous or zealous. |
| symbolic |
acting as a symbol (often followed by "of"). |
| versatile |
able to do many different things well. |