| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| alter |
to make different in some way; change. |
| deduct |
to subtract from another amount or sum. |
| demolish |
to tear down or destroy. |
| depend |
to trust or rely (usually followed by "on" or "upon"). |
| endless |
having or seeming to have no end; without limits; infinite. |
| glum |
in low spirits; sad or gloomy. |
| headquarters |
(used with a singular or plural verb) the main office of any organization. |
| instructor |
one who teaches or instructs; a teacher. |
| merchandise |
goods for buying and selling. |
| racial |
having to do with a race of people. |
| rind |
a thick, firm outer layer or covering. Oranges, lemons, melons, and some cheeses have rinds. |
| shriek |
a loud shrill cry of fear, joy, or surprise. |
| touch |
to put one's hand or fingers on in order to feel. |
| utter1 |
to give forth with the voice. |