| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| argument |
a discussion by people who disagree. |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. |
| charm |
the ability to attract, delight, and please. |
| commence |
to begin or start. |
| divide |
to separate into parts. |
| flex |
to bend again and again. |
| handicap |
anything that makes things harder or keeps one from doing better. |
| orderly |
arranged in a neat way; in order. |
| partially |
partly; not completely. |
| peer2 |
to look hard or closely to see something better. |
| receptacle |
a container for receiving and keeping something. |
| reward |
something of value that is promised to someone for good work or a good deed. |
| shatter |
to break suddenly into small pieces. |
| youngster |
a young person; child. |