| assurance |
a statement meant to give confidence. |
| congenital |
existing from birth, but usually not hereditary. |
| dilemma |
a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution. |
| embargo |
a government order that restricts trade or the shipment of goods. |
| fraud |
the use of lies or tricks to cheat or take advantage of in a way that is often against the law. |
| handicraft |
skill at making things by hand. |
| inward |
in or toward the inside or center. |
| norm |
a model or standard, especially one that is generally accepted or followed. |
| originate |
to start or come into being. |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| presumably |
judging by what may reasonably be guessed or predicted. |
| tart1 |
sour or acid in taste; sharp; biting. |
| threshold |
the point when something starts to happen. |
| tolerance |
willingness to accept people whose race, religion, opinions, or habits are different from one's own. |
| zeal |
great enthusiasm for a person or cause. |