| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| average |
a usual amount or kind; something that is not outside the ordinary. |
| clutch |
to keep in a firm grasp; hold tightly; grip. |
| collaboration |
a cooperative effort by which people or organizations work together to accomplish a common project or mission. |
| delirious |
confused from a fever or other cause. |
| destruction |
the act of ruining completely or destroying. |
| license |
legal permission to do something, or a paper or card that shows permission. |
| ogre |
an ugly giant or monster in folk tales and children's stories. Ogres are said to eat people. |
| outlet |
an opening through which something is allowed to go out or escape. |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| phase |
a particular stage in a cycle of development or process of change. |
| social |
living in groups or communities instead of alone. |
| submerge |
to put underwater or in some other liquid. |
| suspense |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt. |
| warrant |
a document issued by a judge that gives a police officer the right to make searches, seize property, or make arrests. |