| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| adviser |
a person who gives advice. |
| aide |
any assistant or person who gives support. |
| confess |
to admit as true. |
| density |
the state or condition of having parts very close together with little space between. |
| disrespect |
rudeness; contempt. |
| grope |
to feel about or feel one's way with the hands. |
| hoist |
to lift or haul up using a mechanical device. |
| motivate |
to cause to move or act by giving incentive or inspiration. |
| nowadays |
during these present times. |
| phony |
(informal) not real or genuine; fake. |
| security |
freedom from fear or danger; safety. |
| studio |
the room where an artist works. |
| surrender |
to turn over or yield to the power or control of another. |
| trough |
a long narrow open container used for serving food or water to animals. |