Emily Dickinson Lexicon

circumspect, n. [L. circumspectus, looking around; see circumspect, adj.] (webplay: natural).

circumstance (-s), n. [OFr circonstance < L. circumstantia, standing around, surrounding condition.] (webplay: action, escape, estate, natural, place, property).

1. The "adjunct" of an event; condition or state of affairs; something which in some way affects an action; the time, place, manner, cause, occasion, etc., amid which an action takes place.
2. The adjuncts of a fact which make it more or less criminal, or of an accusation which make it more or less probable.
3. Condition or state as to material welfare or worldly means; state of property; lifestyle.

circumvent, v. [L. circumvenire, surround, beset, deceive.]

Capture; surround or encompass by hostile stratagem; use wiles to prevail over.

circumvention, n. [see circumvent, v.]

Outwitting; prevailing over by wiles.

citadel (-s), n. [Fr. citadelle < L. civitat-em, little city: i.e., the smaller or inner fortified city.]

Fortress; stronghold; fortress which commands a city.

cite (-s), v. [Fr. < L. citare, move, excite, summon.] (webplay: appear, name).

1. To bring something forward, in order to allege by way of example or proof.
2. Quote.

citizen, n. [ME citesein < L. civitat-em, city.] (webplay: distinguished, hold, inhabitant, qualities, trade, town).

Denizen; inhabitant; occupant; member of a city, state, or any other place.

city (cities), n. [ME cite < L. civitat-em, city.]

Large town; large number of houses and inhabitants; place where many people live.

civic, adj. [L. civic-us, belonging to citizens.]

Public-spirited; inclined to concern oneself with civic affairs.

civility, n. [OFr < Gk. politika, courteousness, politeness.] (webplay: kind).

Courtesy; courteousness; politeness; well-mannered behavior.