| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| dishonor |
loss of honor or reputation. |
| enforcement |
the act or process of making people obey a law or rule. |
| exclusively |
with all others left out or not included; only; solely. |
| fabric |
cloth that is woven or knitted; material. |
| holster |
a case for a gun or pistol that can be attached to a belt and is made of leather or other material. |
| lonesome |
sad because of being alone. |
| relation |
connection. |
| scoundrel |
a wicked person; villain. |
| selfish |
concerned only with oneself and not concerned about others. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| stubborn |
not willing to accept change, help, or control; obstinate. |
| subtract |
to take away from a whole or larger amount. |
| various |
of different kinds; diverse. |
| worthy |
deserving (often followed by "of"). |