| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| affection |
a friendly feeling of liking or loving someone or something. |
| correction |
the act of making something right or more accurate. |
| describe |
to tell or write about; create a picture of in words. |
| faint |
weak or slight. |
| hurl |
to throw with force. |
| negotiation |
(often plural) discussions meant to help people agree on something. |
| reluctance |
a state of unwillingness or disinclination, often arising from uncertainty or doubt. |
| rude |
showing poor manners; not polite. |
| scuffle |
to take part in a brief, confused fight. |
| site |
the location or proposed location of a town, city, building, or event. |
| steady |
firmly fixed in position; stable. |
| substantially |
to a large or significant degree; considerably. |
| thread |
a fine cord used in sewing, weaving, and the like. Thread is usually made of two or more fibers such as cotton twisted together. |
| vow |
to promise or pledge in a serious way. |