| abrasion |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin. |
| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. |
| baroque |
(often capitalized) the style or period in art, music, and architecture prevailing in Europe following the Renaissance, characterized by bold and elaborate forms of ornamentation. |
| critic |
anyone who judges or evaluates. |
| deform |
to damage the shape or form of. |
| diminish |
to make smaller or cause to appear smaller in size or importance. |
| ecosystem |
a community of living things, together with their environment. |
| fugitive |
a person who is escaping or running away. |
| grovel |
to be or move about in a bowed or prostrate position, as with fear or humility; cower; cringe. |
| interaction |
action of one upon another or others; action in response to others; influence, or effect. |
| levy |
the collection by a government of money, property, or troops. |
| penal |
of, concerning, or giving out punishment, especially according to law. |
| reactive |
characterized by reaction or response to a stimulus; tending to react. |
| startling |
causing one to move suddenly or involuntarily because loud, sudden, or unexpected. |
| uncertainty |
the condition or quality of being unsure or doubtful. |