| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| barrier |
something that blocks the way such as a fence or wall. |
| civic |
of or having to do with citizens or citizenship. |
| effective |
able to make happen or change something. |
| exclaim |
to speak suddenly and with strong feeling. |
| heavenly |
having to do with heaven as in religion or the space above the earth. |
| hydrant |
an upright pipe with a valve from which water can be drawn from a water main. |
| nasal |
of the nose. |
| nonprofit |
of a business, not established to make more money than is necessary to pay employees and to remain in operation. |
| prosper |
to be successful or have good luck; thrive. |
| residence |
a house or any other place where one lives; home. |
| risk |
a chance of getting hurt or losing something. |
| role |
the character played by an actor. |
| shrivel |
to cause to wrinkle or become smaller. |
| wail |
to make a long, loud cry out of sadness or pain. |