| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| behavior |
the typical actions of a person, animal, thing, or group, either in general or in certain situations. |
| beloved |
cherished and adored. |
| bloat |
to make swollen or too full of air, water, or food. |
| coordinator |
a person who organizes a complex event or project that involves the contributions of other people. |
| definition |
the statement of the meaning of a word or phrase. |
| forth |
forward; onward in time or location. |
| fortunately |
by lucky chance; luckily. |
| full-time |
involving or working the standard number of working hours per week, typically forty hours in the U.S. |
| historical |
based upon history. |
| mercy |
kind treatment by someone who has some power over another. |
| metropolis |
a large city. |
| overflow |
to swell or spill over the top edge of something. |
| perfume |
a liquid, made from flowers, herbs, or other substances that has a pleasant smell. Perfume is put on the body. |
| tourism |
the act of traveling, usually for sightseeing or relaxing. |