| adoption |
the act of becoming the legal parent of a child who is not one's biological offspring. |
| although |
in spite of the fact that; even though. |
| baffle |
to confuse; puzzle. |
| differently |
in another or new way. |
| divide |
to separate into parts. |
| division |
the act of separating into parts. |
| exclaim |
to speak suddenly and with strong feeling. |
| gloom |
lack of light; darkness. |
| infant |
a child in the first months of life. |
| initial |
(usually plural) the first letters in a person's name. |
| mental |
of or having to do with the operation of the mind. |
| possible |
capable of being, happening, being done, or being used. |
| serious |
marked by careful thinking or consideration. |
| slight |
small in amount or degree. |
| wrench |
to damage or hurt by twisting. |