| adopt |
to become a parent of (a child) by law, or to accept an animal as a pet and become responsible for it. |
| basis |
something that supports and is needed by all the other parts; starting point or foundation. |
| caper |
to leap, hop, or skip about in a playful way; frolic. |
| chord2 |
three or more musical notes played at the same time. |
| frustrate |
to prevent from happening or being done. |
| hilarious |
very funny. |
| insurance |
a protection against certain accidents that is provided by a company in return for payment of a fee. |
| overdue |
not paid, delivered, or returned by the expected date. |
| passion |
any strong feeling or emotion. |
| satisfaction |
a pleasant feeling that comes from completing something and doing it well. |
| soot |
a fine, black powder made during burning. Soot collects in chimneys or is carried into the air in smoke. |
| strongly |
with great certainty or passion. |
| stubble |
the stubs of crop stalks, as of corn, that remain in the ground after the crop has been cut. |
| suspense |
a state of excitement or anxiety that comes from mystery or doubt. |
| treat |
to behave toward in a particular way. |