| anomaly |
an act or instance of differing from the usual pattern, form, or type; peculiarity; abnormality. |
| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| condemn |
to call wrong, evil, or inadequate; strongly disapprove of. |
| daub |
to smear or cover with something soft and sticky, such as paint. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. |
| dwindle |
to become or cause to become gradually smaller or less until almost nothing remains; shrink. |
| equivalent |
the same as or equal to another in force, value, measure, or meaning. |
| gauge |
to make an estimate of; judge. |
| illuminate |
to light up; make bright with light. |
| knack |
a natural talent for something. |
| legislator |
someone who makes laws. |
| outrage |
an act that causes a strong feeling of anger because of its violence or cruelty. |
| realization |
something that has been suddenly understood; insight. |
| taper |
to narrow. |
| testify |
to state or affirm as fact or truth, especially under oath. |