| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| beast |
any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs. |
| disappoint |
to fail to do or give something expected or hoped for. |
| fury |
very wild anger; rage; frenzy. |
| hassle |
something that bothers or troubles someone in a small way. |
| limit |
the point at which something ends; a boundary or border. |
| miracle |
an event that cannot be explained by the known laws of nature and is thought to be caused by a power not of the earth. |
| nonprofit |
of a business, not established to make more money than is necessary to pay employees and to remain in operation. |
| showy |
bright, colorful, or splendid in appearance. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| testimony |
a statement made under oath before a judge in a court of law. |
| tremble |
to shake from fear, weakness, or cold. |
| vacant |
without activity or contents; empty. |
| veil |
a thin piece of fabric or net worn over the face, head, or shoulders, or over some combination of these. A veil is used as a decoration or to hide a person's face. |
| wherever |
where. |